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Mastering the Art of Scientific
Publication Part 1
Rev. John A. Zahm Professor of Science
Chemistry & Biochemistry and Radiation Laboratory
University of Notre Dame
Prashant V. Kamat Deputy Editor The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters
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Scientific Publication
The object of research is to extend human knowledge beyond
what is already known.
But an individuals knowledge enters the domain of science only after it is presented to others in such a fashion that they
can independently judge its validity.
(NAP, On Being a Scientist 1995)
A paper is an organized description of
hypotheses, data, and conclusions,
intended to instruct the reader. If your
research does not generate papers, it
might just as well not have been done. (G. Whitesides, Adv. Mater., 2004, 16, 1375)
In 2004:
If your paper does not generate
citations, it might just as well
not have been done. (P. Kamat)
In 2015:
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What is publishable.
Scientific Journals like to publish papers that are going to be widely read and useful to the readers
Papers that report original and significant findings that are likely to be of interest to a broad spectrum of its readers
Papers that are well organized and well written, with clear statements regarding how the findings relate to and advance the understanding/development of the subject
Papers that are concise and yet complete in their presentation of the findings
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Author Responsibilities
Follow General Rules:
Ensure work is new and original research
All Authors are aware of submission and agree with content and support submission
Follow the institutional guidelines for submission
Agree that the manuscript can be examined by anonymous reviewers
Provide copies of related work submitted or published elsewhere
Obtain copyright permission if figures/tables need to be reproduced
Include proper affiliation and contact information
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It is important to realize that a well-composed manuscript with a compelling scientific story that can appeal to the journals readership sees a higher rate of success.
J. Phys. Chem. Lett., 2014, 5, 35193521
Prashant V. Kamat, Jillian M. Buriak,
George C. Schatz, and Paul S. Weiss
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Getting ready and creating a figure-based
outline
Identifying key points of the research theme
Tips to compose an attractive title
Writing an effective abstract
Telling a scientific story with your own
compelling thoughts
What we will discuss today
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Important: Know the focus of your paper
It takes a wise man to know whether he
has FOUND A ROPE or LOST A MULE.
- Anonymous quote
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Which TOC graphics might appeal to readership?
... Make your effort worthwhile!
TOC GRAPHICS Step 4
2014, 26, 12891290
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Start the section with a general background of the
topic and lay the foundation for addressing an
important scientific issue
Add 2-3 paragraphs that discuss previous work -Important contributions of others that motivated your study
In the last paragraph, briefly explain how your
approach could address the scientific problem
(If possible, end the last paragraph by creating a
scientific curiosity)
Introduction Step 5
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Include major findings of the study
A brief discussion on future perspectives
Discuss how the present work will impact other disciplines or lead to new
advances.
Important: Do not rewrite the abstract.
Statements such as investigated, carried out, or studied do not reflect as conclusions!
Conclusions Step 7
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Figures, Citations and More .
Preparing Your Manuscript: Part 2 Professor Jillian Buriak
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
11 am (ET)
Four tests for your ToC image
Maximizing the longevity of your
research
Common graphical errors and
how to correct them
How to decide what citations to
include
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Key points to remember as you get ready to submit the paper
Journal
Does your work appeal to the journal readership?
Title
Is it attractive and accurately reflect the scientific advance?
Abstract
Does it highlight the new scientific finding emerging from the study?
TOC graphics
Does it sum up the theme of your paper?
Figures
Are they scientifically accurate with readable fonts and legends? Does the caption describe all the traces and experimental details?
Citations
Do they reflect the scope of the journal? (Note: Citations represent core of discussion.)