LibGuides: Biomedical Researcher Resources: Writing

About Research

How to Write, Publish, & Present in the Health Sciences
Electronic book
PRIMER Research ToolKit
An online library of resources to facilitate multi-site collaborations for health research.
Avoiding Plagiarism
Guidelines to help students and professionals develop an awareness of ethical writing.
ISIHighlyCited.com
Freely available database of the most cited researchers in 21 broad subject categories.
Open Access at Duke
Programs and information about Duke's open access initiatives.
Publish Not Perish
Free tutorial on publishing process, from choosing a journal to submitting and revising a manuscript. Archived files on OSF.
Jane (Journal/Author Name Estimator)
Have you recently written a paper, but you're not sure to which journal you should submit it? Or maybe you want to find relevant articles to cite in your paper? Jane can help!
Searching Alternatives to the Use of Animals in Research
Library Guide for conducting a literature search for animal alternatives.

Remember to Cite

Don't forget to CITE your grant!

Citing your grant for articles resulting from grant funding is important. The Library can help you cite grants correctly and comply with regulations like the NIH Public Access Policy.

Email medical-librarian@duke.edu for help.

Duke Writing Resources

Scientific Writing Guide
Provides tips on writing the major sections of a paper and more.
Getting Published Guide
Links to EndNote, RefWorks, copyright information and various tools to assist those authoring manuscripts and papers.
Scholarly Communications @ Duke
Duke's source for advice and information about copyright and publication issues
Thompson Writing Program (TWP)
Helps students develop as writers and supports faculty who teach writing in a wide range of courses. TWP Writing Studio offers free, one-on-one writing consultations to Duke students.
Writing Groups for Postdocs
Inquire about writing groups for postdocs by contacting Kristine Glauber, Program Director for the Duke Office of Research Initiatives, at kristine.glauber@duke.edu.
Gopen Writing Seminars
Held annually in October/November. Limited seats for fellow, postdocs, students, and staff.
Faculty Write Program
aims to advance faculty writing through workshops, retreats, writing groups, and consultations. Sponsored by the Thompson Writing Program.

Reporting Biomedical Research

The following intiatives are aimed at improving the reporting of biomedical research:

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Biomedical Researcher Resources: Writing

About Research

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Reporting Biomedical Research