Author Workshops

on Academic Writing and Publishing

  • 7 August, 2019
  • 08:30 – 13:45
  • University of Malaya

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We are glad to announce that Enago in collaboration with the University of Malaya will be conducting an informative Author Workshop, assisting Malaysian researchers at different career-stages for achieving publication success.

This workshop will focus on providing insights on the important aspects related to manuscript preparation and journal submission, as well as sharing practical advice on how to boost citations. During the sessions, we will educate authors on preparing a submission-ready manuscript. We will also provide useful tips on how to promote research effectively and increase its visibility to facilitate global impact and career success.

Through these workshops, researchers will learn:

  • Understanding the nuances of academic writing
  • Awareness of the manuscript submission process
  • Improved usage of the English language and grammar
  • Importance of citation metrics for a researcher
  • Tips to effectively promote research and its impact
  • Role of academic and social media networks as key players in research promotion

At the end of the workshop, all participants will receive a Certificate of Participation issued by Enago.

About the Speaker

Dr. Richard de Grijs, Ph.D.

  • An internationally acclaimed astrophysicist, editor,  publishing consultant, and a public speaker, Dr. de Grijs has a diverse academic profile and has driven several projects at well-renowned institutions such as the University of Virginia (USA), University of Sheffield (UK), University of Cambridge (UK), and Peking University (China).
  • He is currently appointed at Macquarie University (Australia) as an Associate Dean/Professor along with his affiliation to International Astronomical Union (Vice-President of Division C), Institute of Physics (FInstP), Astronomical Society of Australia (Fellow), etc.
  • Till date, he has 300+ publications in established Physics and Astronomy journals and six published books to his name. The impact of his work is demonstrated by 5000+ citations that he has to his credit.
  • Dr. Grijs is also the recipient of more than 25 research grants. Additionally, he is a peer reviewer for many leading Physics and Astronomy journals, including Nature, Science, etc. He has also served as a Scientific Editor in The Astrophysical Journal (2006 – 2012) and Deputy Editor of The Astrophysical Journal Letters (2012 – 2018).
  • Some of his major achievements include the Erskine award (University of Canterbury), Exceptional Contribution Award (University of Sheffield, UK), Excellent Performance Award (Peking University, China), “Van Swinderen” Public Outreach Award (the Royal Netherlands Physical Society), and the Selby Award (The Australian Academy of Science).

Workshop Schedule

Time (Local Time) Topic
08:30 – 08:45 Welcome
08:45 – 10:15 Topic 1: Introduction to Academic Publishing—Writing, Submission, and Successful Publication
10:15 – 10:30 Q&A Session
10:30 – 11:00 Introduction to Enago’s Author Services
11:00 – 11:15 Q&A Session
11:15 – 11:45 Break
11:45 – 13:15 Topic 2: How to Boost Citations
13:15 – 13:30 Q&A Session
13:30 – 13:45 Closing Remarks

Workshop Briefs

Topic 1: Introduction to Academic Publishing—Writing, Submission, and Successful Publication

It is important to assess the validity, significance, and originality of the described work by experts from respective fields, but it is equally imperative that the writing quality of the articles submitted to journals is excellent to avoid rejection at the peer review stage. Unfortunately, many papers do not even reach as far as the review process and fall prey to desk-rejection by the journal editors itself due to non-compliance to internationally accepted language requirements. This workshop session is primarily targeted toward researchers who wish to submit their papers to top-notch international journals but face difficulty with the correct usage of language and grammar.

After this session, you will have more information about the following:

  • Increased awareness of the academic publishing process
  • Structure of a standard academic paper (IMRAD format)
  • Tips on adding references to text and bibliography
  • Effective ways to use academic English in the manuscripts
  • Selecting a journal and preparing your paper for submission

Topic 2: How to Boost Citations

In today’s scientific landscape, it is as important for the researchers to promote their research as it is to publish it in a good journal. The number of times a work is cited indicates its impact on the field. An increase in the citation count undoubtedly has a positive impact on a researcher’s career because universities and funding agencies often look at the number of publications and the citation count, jointly when making tenure and grant decisions. It is also important for the editors to boost citations of the articles published in their journals to maximize the reach of their journals.

After this session, you will have more information about the following:

  • Importance of citations in academic publishing
  • Understanding of the significance of promotion of research
  • Awareness of various methods for boosting citations
  • How does a scholarly collaboration impact the citation count?
  • Effective use of academic and social media networks for endorsing an article

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Venue

Date: August 7, 2019
Address: IPPP Auditorium, Level G (Lobby), Research Management & Innovation Complex, University of Malaya 50603 Kuala Lumpur
Website: https://www.um.edu.my/

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