Session 5: Reference and final bits

Aim of session 5

This session will introduce you to the reference while using Mendeley but also to the main submission process summarized here as final bits. This session will cover the entire editorial process including the DO’s and DON’Ts from the abstract to the reference including the submission process.

Content of session 5: reference and final bits

• Structure of an abstract
• Describe IMRAD structure including flow, tenses, chronology
• Preferred references and avoidance of grey literature
• Use of Journal’s guideline to the author (normally posted on the journal’s website)
• Components of a cover letter
• Submission processes
• Editorial review and peer review considerations

Unit Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the session, you will be able to:

• Describe main components of a full scientific research article
• Develop draft manuscript
• Use appropriate references
• Undergo the submission process

Learning resources:

• Powerpoint presentations, notes introducing the section, book and weblink to articles
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10538262/:Preparing manuscripts for submission to medical journals: the paper trail
• Peter Mason, Pamela Wright, Luu Ngoc Hoat. Writing a scientific paper: A Scientific Article. A HANDBOOK. 2005. PP 63-68

What students are expected to do (Tasks):
Purpose: To develop key components of the scientific research paper

Preparatory research/ over to you:
Use the database provided to you to:

• Develop a research question (maximum 2 research questions)
• Develop method section while applying principles as described in session 2 (1-2 pages)
• Develop result section and choose the appropriate presentation of the result section (3-4 pages)
• Develop the introduction and discussion sections of 2-4 pages each
• Apply Mendeley for reference