The event is designed for those with an interest in writing and will help the delegates to understand how papers and articles submitted to scientific journals are reviewed and assessed by editors and their teams. The delegates will also learn how to improve the chances that papers and articles that they submit to peer reviewed journals are accepted.
The workshop will focus on practical skills required to develop an academic writing style: need to follow a journal’s guidelines for authors to the letter, the peer-review process, plagiarism, publication ethics, how to write for scientific journals etc.
Although the workshop is being organised on behalf of the British Dental Editors Forum, it is suitable to new writers from all areas of academia who are most welcome to attend.
Programme of the day:
Jointly chaired by Ken Eaton and Stephen Hancocks
11.00 Welcome and aims of the day Chairmen
11.10 Author guidelines and how to begin writing Stephen Hancocks
11.40 The peer review process Ken Eaton
12.10 Small group work looking at papers which were rejected and analysing why
13.00 Lunch
13.45 Small groups report their findings
14.30 Publications ethics – how to avoid the pitfalls Ruth Doherty
15.00 Online publishing – future opportunities and challenges David Westgarth
15.30 How editors can help Nicola Innes
16.00 Panel presentation on tips for improving scientific writing
and Discussion All presenters
17.00 Close
Further Information
The workshop will take place on Tuesday, 25 October at the British Dental Association, 64 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 8YS.
To book, please contact Stephen Hancocks by email: s.hancocks@bda.org
The delegate fee for the day will be £40 and cheques payable to the British Dental Association should be sent to Stephen Hancocks, BDA, 64 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 8YS.
5 hours of verifiable CPD will be awarded