Jin Liu

Getting Published:

Perspectives from a Ph.D. Candidate

Institute for Advancing Translational Medicine in Bone & Joint Diseases

Hong Kong Baptist University

Outline

Tips for Preparing the Manuscript

Tips before submission

Tips for Manuscript Revision

Preparing the Manuscript

Title Abstract Main text Background Methods Results Discussion Conclusion

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1• Make it logical.

2• Make it artistic.

3• Make it attractive.

4• Share your story.

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Preparing the Manuscript

Title Abstract Main text Background Methods Results Discussion Conclusion

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1• Make it logical.

2• Make it artistic.

3• Make it attractive.

4• Share your story.

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A C

B

A affects C by affecting B ???

A affects B to affect C ???

Preparing the Manuscript

Title Abstract Main text Background Methods Results Discussion Conclusion

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1• Make it logical.

2• Make it artistic.

3• Make it attractive.

4• Share your story.

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Xie, Hui, et al. Nature medicine 20.11 (2014): 1270-1278.

Liang, Chao, et al. Nature medicine 21.3 (2015): 288-294.

Kusumbe, Anjali P, et al. Adams.  Nature507.7492 (2014): 323-328.

Preparing the Manuscript

Title Abstract Main text Background Methods Results Discussion Conclusion

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1• Make it logical.

2• Make it artistic.

3• Make it attractive.

4• Share your story.

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Xie, Hui, et al. Nature medicine 20.11 (2014): 1270-1278.

Kusumbe, Anjali P, et al. Adams.  Nature507.7492 (2014): 323-328.Zhang, Ge, et al. Nature medicine 18.2 (2012): 307-314.

Preparing the Manuscript

Title Abstract Main text Background Methods Results Discussion Conclusion

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1• Make it logical.

2• Make it artistic.

3• Make it attractive.

4• Share your story.

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Before Submission

• Target a journalTheir interest?Open Access?How long is the period review process?Recommend a reviewer?

• Prepare a cover letterThe challenge in your areaThe significance of your work

Manuscript Revision

Respect the reviewers !!!!

Respect the editors !!!

Be modest and be thankful !!!!

Keep your fingers crossed !

Wish you success in getting published !!!