Information about the WUR Library session within the course Scientific Publishing, organised by the Wageningen Graduate Schools.

About the workshop

Publishing is a vital part of the research process for sharing your results and fulfilling obligations to funders and the public. For PhD candidates, publishing the outcomes of their research is often considered a key deliverable and condition for obtaining a PhD.

For early-career scientists, the world of scientific publishing is new and can feel unfamiliar. What are the rules? What is and what is not allowed?  This one-day workshop will provide you with insight into the publishing process, the ethical considerations and the practical strategies you can use to successfully share your research with the scientific community. You will gain insights into the ever-changing world of scientific publishing while learning how to maintain scientific creativity and uphold scientific integrity. You’ll also learn to create more impact by structuring your text effectively and crafting a strong summary and title.

Target group: WUR PhDs and postdocs

When & Where: This is a one-day workshop. Check out the calendar on the Library website for the exact times and dates.

What: During this workshop, you will:

• learn the history of scientific publishing;
• learn key criteria to identify suitable journals;
• understand the editorial process when a paper is submitted;
• learn from an editor’s perspective: how to structure your paper for its clarity, coherence and highlight scientific contribution;
• learn how to negotiate the peer review process and how to deal with the review comments;
• discuss with your peers about the challenges alongside publishing and how to face them: i.e., when to start writing; co-authorships; how to avoid repetition between results and discussion (topics are proposed by attendants).
• WUR Library will specifically discuss the past, present and future of scientific publishing.

This course is offered by Wageningen Graduate Schools.

Credit points: 0.3 ECTS.

Fee: For details on which fee applies to you, please consult the course information page.

Language: This workshop is given in English.

Prerequisite knowledge: There is no prerequisite knowledge needed for this course.

How to register: Apply through the registration form on the course page. 

Questions & support

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