Elsevier Author Seminar: "The Art of Writing Scientific Papers"
The Library would like to invite all faculty members and graduate students to attend a seminar on writing and publishing academic papers, to be held in the Main Campus Library Art Gallery on December 19 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
The seminar will be presented by Marc N. Chahin of the Economics and Finance Division of Elsevier, a global academic publishing company headquartered in Amsterdam. Mr. Chahin is responsible for approximately 20 journals in the field of microeconomics and economic theory.
The content of the seminar is described as follows:
"Good research deserves to be published, to be widely read, and to be recognized by fellow researchers and the community. The current research (and funding) climate makes it absolutely necessary that you are successful in being published: ‘publish or perish.’ This then raises the question, how can you achieve that goal? ‘Success’ essentially depends on three components: 1) the ability to determine the best possible publication strategy for your research findings; 2) the best possible way to write your article; and 3) the most effective interaction with editors. Key to success in this context is your ability to put yourself in the position of readers, reviewers and editors. Important considerations in journal selection are a realistic assessment of the quality of the research and of the audience you intend to reach. The art of manuscript writing is not just applying one ‘golden tip.’ It is essentially ‘telling your story’ to your readers in an engaging way, and avoiding common mistakes and deficiencies including poor language. Avoidable mistakes can lead to unnecessary rejection of your manuscript. Finally, it is your open, non-defensive attitude toward the editors and the reviewer comments that will not only increase the likelihood of getting your manuscript accepted for publication, but also make it more likely that your published paper will have been improved thanks to their comments. By consistently applying these principles, and by understanding the publishing process and the editors' and reviewers' expectations, you are likely to become a more successful author."
Anyone planning to attend the seminar should complete the online registration form: