This book is a guide specifically for Early Career Researchers on how to
publish in the Biological Sciences, whether that be your first
manuscript or if you're already experienced - there's something for
everyone.
Following on from How to Write a PhD in Biological Sciences: A Guide
for the Uninitiated, it will guide you through taking your manuscript
to publication in peer-reviewed journals and disseminating your research
more broadly. It talks you through the peer-review process, including
how to respond to reviewers' comments, the meaning and importance of
Impact Factors and how to get citations. It also explores the challenges
in the academic community around Open Access and other debates,
including transparency, overlay journals, paywalls, publication bias,
predatory journals and the dangers of bullying.
Whether you are a student just completing your studies, or a supervisor
struggling with rejections, this book will provide the insider
information you need to get ahead.