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Scientific Writing and Publishing

What is the course about, and who is it for?

Offers guidance on how to write and publish a great research paper
For researchers in the natural sciences who want to get published
Easy-to-use with short 10 minute lessons
Taught by Nature Research journal editors – so you hear tips from the experts
Receive a certificate when you complete each part of the course – there are 3 parts in total

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What’s in the course?

1. Part 1: Writing a research paper

How to write clearly, write a great title and abstract, and structure your paper — as well as how to manage and present your data.
Scientific Writing and Publishing Part 1: Writing a Research Paper

2. Part 2: Publishing a research paper

How to select a journal for publication, submit your article, and navigate the editorial process — including how to write cover letters, the peer review process, and editorial decisions.
Scientific Writing and Publishing Part 2: Publishing a Research Paper

3. Part 3: Writing and publishing a review paper

What makes a great review paper, how to plan and write a review, and how to referee a review paper.
Scientific Writing and Publishing Part 3: Writing and Publishing a Review Paper

Effective Collaboration in Research

What is the course about, and who is it for?

Offers guidance on how to join in, set up or lead collaborative projects
For researchers in the natural sciences who want to make the most out of collaborative research projects
Easy-to-use with short 15 minute lessons
Taught by experts in collaboration including researchers, funders, editors and professionals
Receive a certificate when you complete each part of the course – there are 3 parts in total

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What’s in the course?

1. Part 1: Introducing collaboration
Why should you collaborate?
Effective Collaboration in Research Part 1: Introducing Collaboration

2. Part 2: Participating in a collaboration
How to collaborate effectively.
Effective Collaboration in Research Part 2: Participating in a Collaboration

3. Part 3: Leading a collaboration
How to start and lead a collaboration, including troubleshooting and managing outputs.
Effective Collaboration in Research Part 3: Leading a Collaboration

Managing Research Data to Unlock its Full Potential

What is the course about and who is it for?

Offers guidance on how to develop one’s data management skills or mentor others through the process
For researchers in the natural sciences who want to learn about acquiring practical lifelong skills to manage their data efficiently and comply with evolving requirements, including from funders
Easy-to-use with short 15-minute lessons
Taught by experts in data management, including researchers, funders, data publishing and institutional data management specialists
Receive a certificate when you complete the 4-module course

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What’s in the course?

1. Module 1: Welcome and introduction
Introduction to the course, key concepts, and why data management matters.

2. Module 2: Creating and maintaining your data management plans
What does a data management plan look like, why it is useful, and how to set one up for your project.

3. Module 3: Managing data in the short and long term
What does a data management plan look like, why it is useful, and how to set one up for your project.

4. Module 4: Sharing your data
What to think about when storing your data, how to organise and store data properly and assure its quality.

Managing Research Data to Unlock its Full Potential Online Course

Narrative Tools for Researchers

What is the course about and who is it for?

Offers guidance on how to enhance your communication to your peers by using narrative tools to tell your research story
For researchers in the natural sciences who want to learn about how to communicate their research to the scientific community in an effective, compelling and memorable way
Easy-to-use with short 15-minute lessons
Taught by 10 experts in using narrative techniques in scientific communication, including researchers, Nature editors and science journalists
Receive a certificate when you complete the 3-module course

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What’s in the course?

1. Module 1: Why use a story?
Why are storytelling techniques a powerful tool, what essential elements make a story and how can you advance your research and your career using storytelling techniques.

2. Module 2: Building your story
Identify your key message and show how your evidence supports it, create the underlying structure for your story and learn useful techniques to help your audience follow your story.

3. Module 3: Refining your story
Learn how to refine your scientific story according to the audience, the format, and feedback from peers.

Narrative Tools for Researchers Online Course