Course title
7M1700001
How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper at International Journals

 MIRYALA MURALIDHAR Click to show questionnaire result at 2019
Course content
This course is designed for students who are interested in publishing their scientific results in academic journals or conference proceedings. During the course students will get familiar how to communicate their research work effectively to a wider audience and write, submit, publish the papers. At the end of the program students can utilize their bachelor dissertation data, analyze the data, and prepare them for presentation in International Journals. This is a right course for all who want to publish their data effectively and touch the readers.
Purpose of class
The purpose of this course is to acquaint the students with fundamentals of writing research articles for publication in scientific journals.
Goals and objectives
  1. The students will be able to write a research article for a publication at an academic journal.
  2. The students will be acquainted with general rules governing the publication outlet, with special publication requirements of various journals, their fields of specialization, ethical values etc.
  3. Th students will be motivated to understand the elements of a research paper.
  4. The students will become familiar with data analyses, data tables, producing graphics and figures.
  5. The students will become reflective learners while comprehending the methodologies of submitting a paper with further review and revision in order speed up the publication process.
Language
English
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1． Introduction, importance of scientific journals for research community, rules of paper publication, ethical guidelines etc. Revising and comprehending class material 190minutes
2． Hints for constructing a good, interesting paper, types of papers, authorship, selection of the journal etc. Revising and comprehending class material 190minutes
3． Ways how to present data effectively: Old published papers as a good guideline, tips for data analyses, data tables, producing graphics and pictures in Excel, Origin, Photo Shop etc. Revising and comprehending class material 190minutes
4． Students will make their own data analysis for a short note or will prepare a short paper for publication in a scientific journal. Revising and comprehending class material 190minutes
5． Paper writing: concept of the paper, title, authors, affiliations, abstract, key words, index numbering, introduction, experimental details, results and discussion, conclusions, acknowledgements, references, figure captions, graphs, tables. Revising and comprehending class material 190minutes
6． Main elements of paper writing: Importance of individual paper parts and attractiveness of the results presentation. Revising and comprehending class material 190minutes
7． Data analyses and a critical results evaluation with respect to the experimental method used. Revising and comprehending class material 190minutes
8． Power Point presentation, oral and poster Revising and comprehending class material 190minutes
9． Choice and completeness of references. Revising and comprehending class material 190minutes
10． Round table discussion with the students Revising and comprehending class material 190minutes
11． Short note or paper writing for international journal. Revising and comprehending class material 190minutes
12． Processing of the paper for submission: journal selection, key words, address selection, recommending reviewers, avoiding particular reviewers, cover letter, justification note to the editor, etc. Revising and comprehending class material 190minutes
13． Review a paper, check list, copyrights, permissions, response to the reviewers etc. Revising and comprehending class material 190minutes
14． The first draft of the article or letter for an international journal Revising and comprehending class material 190minutes
Total. - - 2660minutes
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 1. Class Participation/Behavior ppt presentations Final Exam Final Assignment Total.
1. 15% 15% 30% 40% 100%
2. 0%
3. 0%
4. 0%
Total. 15% 15% 30% 40% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Class Participation and Behavior: 15%; ppt presentations: 15%; Final Exam: 40%; Final Assignment (submission of the final draft of the student’s paper): 30%
Students should earn 60% of the total score which will reflect the knowledge and skills.
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in outside of the class (ScombZ, mail, etc.)
Textbooks and reference materials
1. M. John and B. Christine, Academic Writing for Graduate students, 3rd Edition, USA, 2012
2. Robert Day and Barbara Gastel, How to write and publish a Scientific paper, 7th Edition, Cambridge University Press, UK
Prerequisites
Interest in learning and writing a paper to an international journal. Students will need a background of English reading and writing.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Reserving the time by e-mail: miryala1@shibaura-it.ac.jp
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
Active-learning course
More than one class is interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
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