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2: Conducting a Literature Review / Systematic Review.
4: Reference Management and Plagiarism
How to write a great research paper workshop
11 May 2022
14:00 - 15: 00 (SAST)
- On this 60 minutes workshop, an insight into what it takes to get published in a good journal will be presented by an Elsevier editor.
Tackle literature reviews with confidence webinar
25th May 1:00 pm EDT & 26th May 3pm BST
Whether you’re starting a review article or your dissertation, embarking on a literature review can feel daunting. Not sure where to start? Register for this webinar to learn how to tackle literature reviews with confidence.
Can't make the live webinar? Register anyway to receive the recording.
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Elsevier Researcher Academy presents: 10 common writing mistakes made by early career researchers
One of the essential steps to making a fresh start is to look at what went wrong previously. In that spirit, we have compiled a unique list of 10 common writing mistakes to help early career researchers maximize your chances of publication success. Why is it that your submitted manuscript never made it to the peer-review process? See if you have made any of these mistakes as well as how to avoid doing so in this module.
With a self-paced learning structure, you can easily fit this module into your own schedule.
Elsevier Researcher Academy
Unlock your research potential! Navigate your research journey with Researcher Academy. Free e-learning modules developed by global experts. Career guidance and advice. Research news on our blog.
Selecting the right journal for your research paper workshop
11 August 2022
14:00 - 15: 00 (SAST)
- Join us and hear about the various criterias and factors to consider when choosing a journal to ensure acceptance and ultimately provide visibility and impact for your research.
How to write a review article workshop
06 October 2022
14:00 - 15: 00 (SAST)
- Learn about the difference between literature reviews, meta-analysis and systematic reviews as well as how Scopus applies.
Predatory journals & other menaces in publishing workshop
08 November 2022
14:00 - 15:00 (SAST)
- Join us as we explore the nature of predatory publishing and explain how Scopus tackles them.
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