{"id":31223,"date":"2020-11-10T13:24:31","date_gmt":"2020-11-10T07:24:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/?p=31223"},"modified":"2023-12-01T10:32:44","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T04:32:44","slug":"5-things-to-look-for-in-a-research-writing-platform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/5-things-to-look-for-in-a-research-writing-platform\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things to Look For on a Research Writing Platform"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>This is a guest post drafted by the expert team at AuthorCaf\u00e9, a unique platform designed exclusively for academics wherein they can write, collaborate, and communicate their research, all at the same time.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Being able to access your research writing from anywhere and at any time is crucial. However, with the plethora of writing and task management tools available, how do you pick the right one to organize, document, write, and present your research?<\/p>\n<p>Look for these 5 abilities in a writing tool:<\/p>\n<h2>Access Your Research from Anywhere, at Any Time<\/h2>\n<p>Find a platform that lets you write in the browser, on the go &#8211; whether that\u2019s on your commute, at home, or from your lab. That way when inspiration strikes regardless of where you are, your documents are quickly accessible.<\/p>\n<p>The platform you choose should be built for any academic research writing needs &#8211; articles, books, grant proposals, and reports.<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center\"><em><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31267 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Image-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2836\" height=\"1442\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Image-1.png 2836w, https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Image-1-452x230.png 452w, https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Image-1-768x390.png 768w, https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Image-1-750x381.png 750w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2836px) 100vw, 2836px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2836px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2836\/1442;\" \/>AuthorCaf\u00e9\u2019s browser-based intuitive writing system has been designed specifically for academic research. <\/em><\/h6>\n<h2>Do More with a File and Reference Manager<\/h2>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Research documentation involves a range of file formats including .docx, .jpg, .png,\u00a0 .xlsx, .bibtex, .csv, apart from your text content. It\u2019s important to choose a platform that recognises these formats, and lets you upload, organise, and store them all in a single, secure space on the cloud, that <strong>only you<\/strong> (and whoever else <strong>you <\/strong>choose) have access to.<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center\"><em><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31268 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Image-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1134\" height=\"760\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Image-2.png 1134w, https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Image-2-343x230.png 343w, https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Image-2-768x515.png 768w, https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Image-2-716x480.png 716w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1134px) 100vw, 1134px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1134px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1134\/760;\" \/>With AuthorCaf\u00e9\u2019s Asset &amp; Reference Management tools, you can quickly upload, organise, find, preview, and insert files into your research article.<\/em><\/h6>\n<h2>Facilitates Collaboration and Communication<\/h2>\n<p>Collaborating with fellow scientists is key to your research process, and any platform you choose to write on needs to be cognizant of that. Look for features that let you work and write together, leave contextual comments, and chat with your collaborators and co-authors. The platform should also give you full control to set and revoke permissions at any time, with a click of a button.<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center\"><em><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31269 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Image-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"682\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Image-3.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Image-3-470x200.png 470w, https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Image-3-768x327.png 768w, https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Image-3-750x320.png 750w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/682;\" \/>Add collaborators, use the chat window to share information, and retain full control of access rights on AuthorCaf\u00e9.<\/em><\/h6>\n<h2>Easy Export in Circulation-Friendly Formats<\/h2>\n<p>You should be able to export your paper in PDF, docx, ZIP, XML, or HTML formats. You should also be able to turn your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.enago.com\/submission-preparation.htm\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"18\" title=\"Research paper\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">research paper<\/a> into an editable presentation, for those meetings with your guides\/funding institutions, or conference presentations.<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center\"><em><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31270 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Image-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2392\" height=\"918\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Image-4.png 2392w, https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Image-4-470x180.png 470w, https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Image-4-768x295.png 768w, https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Image-4-750x288.png 750w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2392px) 100vw, 2392px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2392px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2392\/918;\" \/>You can export your paper in a range of circulation-friendly formats on AuthorCaf\u00e9.<\/em><\/h6>\n<h2>Strong Data Security<\/h2>\n<p>Always pick a tool that keeps your data secure, behind encryptions, so your sensitive and confidential research is safe. You should have complete control over who is allowed to access your work, read, edit, or comment on your research.<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center\"><em><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31271 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Image-5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Image-5.png 2000w, https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Image-5-230x230.png 230w, https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Image-5-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Image-5-480x480.png 480w, https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Image-5-45x45.png 45w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2000\/2000;\" \/>AuthorCaf\u00e9 provides end-to-end data encryption, from your browser to our servers.<\/em><\/h6>\n<p>If you are still using Google Docs or MS Word to write your research, think about switching to a tool that has been designed specifically with the unique needs of academic research in mind.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/authorcafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AuthorCaf\u00e9<\/a> is a browser-based academic research writing platform that allows researchers to write, format, and style their research content, collaborate with their peers, manage files and references, and export presentation and circulation-friendly files.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/authorcafe.com\/sign-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Start writing. It\u2019s free!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Need some help with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.enago.com\/manuscript-editing-services.htm\">manuscript editing<\/a>? Check out Enago\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.enago.com\/editing-services.htm\">Editing Services<\/a> wherein eminent scientific and editing professionals from the research and publishing industry, will personally work on your paper to make it ready for publication in top journals, while complying with the respective journal\u2019s requirement.<\/p>\n<p>Now that you are done writing your manuscript, it is time you prepare for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.enago.com\/publication-support-services\/journal-submission\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"113\" title=\"Journal Submission\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">journal submission<\/a>. Check out Enago\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.enago.com\/publication-support-services\/journal-submission.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Journal Submission services<\/a>. 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