abeppreyeF? bens © sprenger se” Effectively Communicating Your Research Jeffrey Robens, PhD Editorial Development Manager 27 Apr 2016 spi aaa SPRINGER NATURE About me... nus f 4 Sane OF sees Author Peer reviewer Academic editor Cailbiolowy Editorial Development ~_ Manager 24/04/2016Be an effective communicator Your goal is not only to be published, but also to be widely read in your field Effective academic Logical manuscript writing structure Efficient publication strategy 24/04/2016Effective communicators are effective guides Effective communicators are effective guides EXIT Signposting + Key words/phrases that guide your readers Readers more quickly understand expected ideas 24/04/2016Improve readability Use short sentences Limit your sentences to 15-20 words One idea per sentence Use active voice More simple, direct, and easier to read Passive: ‘The models comparing the economic growth and diversification of the Middle East and Central Asia were evaluated Active: ‘We evaluated the models comparing the economic growth and diversification of the Middle East and Central Asia. Sentence structure Which sentence suggests that you will get a raise? 1. You deserve a raise, but the budget is tight. Sr 2. The budget is tight, but{you deserve a raise. Readers focus at the end of the sentence to Cee ae ag ore ipsntingcenter une eunancoustows 24/04/2016Logical flow of ideas Bee Meo cred the topic of the next sentence o~ The budget is tight, but|you deserve alraisé! Your salary will increase at the beginning of next year. The topic position introduces the idea of the current sentence Logical flow of ideas Sentence Topic link Signposting TiO, surface modifica improved its catalytic efficiency. This increased efficeperRgs prominent early in the reaction but decreased over time. The lack Of signposting Ffects of TiO, surface modification was likely feaction being conducted in an aqueous environment. Evaluating additional solvents to improve the catalytic efficiency over time is currently being investigated. scaffold cf signposting 24/04/2016Logical flow of ideas enc Public health problem for decades. New ways to treat or prevent lung cancer are therefore needed. ‘One potential therapeutic target for lung cancer is the Wnt signaling pathway. signaling pathway in mammals consists of a family of ied Wnt protein ligands that bind to a family of 7-pass transmembrane Frizzled (Fed) receptors, as reviewed, Use strong verbs er Converting a verb into a noun Glare teary Estimate ———— Estimation Decide —_——+ Decision Confirm ———+ Confirmation Correlate ——-> Correlation 24/04/2016Use strong verbs We madea..._ ...decision? a 5 confirmation? estimation? «cake? Use strong verbs Wemadea=. We decided... men op We confirmed... We estimated... 24/04/2016Use strong verbs ‘We conducted an evaluation to determine if the Meee RUS ne Cec OSs Use strong verbs 20 words Certara occa Pee hut eater ee Cinna savor 1 We evaluated if the program recruited more students and maximized faculty time. 24/04/2016Your readers have 4 key questions Methods Results Introduction e Discussion 24/04/2016Introduction Why does your study need to be done ? Background information Worldwide relevance? Broad/specialized? What is currently known Up-to-date [reson Problem in the field | Specific aims Introduction Your aims should directly address the problem Pues However, the effectiveness of TiO, surface modification on reducing tthe microbial contamination of wastewater-treatment membranes has not been clearly characterised. wae Ea TIO, surface Reducing Wastewater- modification contamination ‘treatment membranes 24/04/2016 10Introduction Your aims should directly address the problem [icone ad However, the effectiveness of TiO; surface modification on reducing ‘the microbial Contamination of wastewater-treatment membranes has not been clearly characterised, Biren In this study, we evaluated if TiO, surface modification effectively reduced” bacteriall/anid!|fungall/contamination| of membranes after wastewater treatment for 3, 6, and 12 months. Methods What did you do? + Samples or participants + Materials = Where purchased DO ALT CCR) General methods Specific techniques Discuss controls How it was done Rares + Quantification methods er + Statistical tests analyze = Consult a statistician 24/04/2016 1Results What did you find? 1. Initial observation 2. Characteri 3. Application Fabricate new membrane for water treatment . Evaluate physical and chemical properties (e.g., under different temperatures/pressures) . Efficacy in removing particulate contamination 24/04/2016 Results What did you find? 1. Initial observation Cm | 2. Characterization 3. Application Each subsection corresponds to ad one figure What you found, not what it means Goenka 12Combined Results—Discussion Figure 1 Logical presentation Characterization ( Figure 3 Results Interpretation ( Figure 4 Discussion How your study contributes to the field ee Similarities/ditferences Unexpected/negative results Limitations Cerra 24/04/2016 13Strong conclusions What do you want your readers to remember about your study? In this paper, we successfully prepared PThTA nanoparticles with Fe™-catalyzed oxidative polymerization and surfactant- free oxidative polymerization in an aqueous medium. The quantum efficiency increased with polymerization time from 1.43 to 3.22. Moreover, the maximum emission wavelength significantly shifted from 450 nm to 520.nm as the chain length increased as a function of monomer conversion. Our results provide new insights on surfactant-free oxidative polymerization and may serve as guidelines for the preparation ‘of new conjugated polymer emulsion systems for potential optoelectronic devices. Future studies should extend our surfactant-free oxidative polymerization to substituted polythiophene nanoparticles. they 2 6 pom tue ore 0855: 006-82, sracen nan Strong conclusions What do you want your readers to. remember about your study? In this paper, we successfully prepared PTHTA nanoparticles ‘ with Fe*-eatalyzed oxidative polymerization and surfactant-ree MeadMaeoie tidative polymerization in an aqueous medium. The quantum efficiency Increased with polymerization time from 1.43 to 1 S22. Moreover, the maximum emission wavelength (OMIM LS! Slenfcantly shifted from 450 nm to 520 nm as the chain length inereased a5 2 function of monomer conversion, Our results provide, new sights on. suractantfree oxidative polymerization and may serve as guidelines for the preparation Sd of new conjugated polmer emulsion systems for potential fptoetecronle devices. Future studles shoud extend our MUTT surfactant-free oxidative polymerization to substituted dire ns. polythiophene nanoparticles. Secreta Aap Prt 255 aso, 24/04/2016 14Logically linking your ideas Answer the four key questions for your reader Schround information Why this study Chere sto te els needs to be done ffolensinthe et Objectives What you did Metiodloy het you found thet eos shear tgs How your study will 4 ‘advance the field a ae Imnpcations forthe ils Logically link your ideas throughout your manuscript Who’s hungry? a) eee Pana 24/04/2016 15Titles - Get your reader’s attention X Questions X Describing methods X Abbreviations X_“New” or “novel” Y Contains keywords ¥ Less than 20 words Your title should be a concise summary of your most important finding Titles — Is this a good example? Characterization a particle properties in oxy Lt fed environments 24/04/2016 16Titles - Bad example Characterization of gold nanoparticle properties in oxygen-deprived environments + What happened in oxygen-deprived environments? + Which properties? cee RCM eRe aa col] [eACTALSUAL CMLL LOL Titles - Good example Oxygen-deprived environments reduce the biocompatibility of gold nanoparticles ACN aL OTM R 24/04/2016 7Abstracts — First impression of your paper RET (sever or portei ETD (seniors cryorray foreyita lta lelaty Relevance of your study Clarity of your writing Abstracts — Good first impression Concise summary of your paper i SE — terinesonises ee 24/04/2016 18Abstracts — Good first impressions ‘Numerous systemic treatment options exist for patients with mycosis fungoides (MF) {and Sézary syndrome (SS); however, the comparative efficacy of these treatments Is Unclear. We performed a retrospective analysis of our cutaneous lymphoma database to evaluate the treatment efficacy of 198 MF/SS patients undergoing systemic therapies. The primary end point was time to next treatment (TTNT). Patients with advanced stage disease made up 53%. The median follow-up time from diagnosis for al alive patients was 49 years (range 0.3-39.6), with a median survival of 11.4 years. Patients received a median of 3 lines of therapy (range 1-13), resulting in 709 treatment episodes. Twenty-eight treatment modalities were analyzed. We found that the median TINT for single- or multiagent chemotherapy was only 3.8 months (95% Confidence interval [Ci] 3.2-5.1}, with few durable remissions. arinterferon gave 2 median TINT of 8.7 months (95% C1 6.0-18.), and histone deacetylase inhibitors (HOAG) gave a median TTNT of 4.5 months (95% CI 4.0-6.1). When compared directly with chemotherapy, interferon and HDAC) both had greater TTNT (P < 00001 and P = ‘01, respectively). In conclusion, this study confirms that all chemotherapy regimens assessed have very modest efficacy; we recommend thelr use be restricted until other options are exhausted ee omnia Blond, 385 26 22-25. Abstracts — Good first impressions EERIE vo rverou systemic treatment options exist or patients with mycosis ungoides (MFT and Sezary syndrome (SS); however, their comparative efficacy is unclear. Mead fomcnngae Book, 2058; 128 28-28, 24/04/2016 19Abstracts — Good first impressions FREE Numerous systemic treatment options exist for patients with mycosis Hunger (MFT aa erary syndrome (S5)KRowevethee comparative efcay is unclear. POEM we pertormes retrospective analysis of our cutaneous fymphoma Tonaase to evaluate the treatment efficacy of 198 MF/SS patients undergoing systemic therapies. The pimary end pont was tine to net treatment (TTNT). Patients with advanced-stage disease made up 55% The median fllow-up tne from diagnosis for al ale patents was 4.9 years (range 03-396), ‘eth a median survval of 11.4 years. Patients recehed a median of 3 lines of therapy range 1-13), Fesulting in 709 treatment epiodes. Twenty-eight treatment modalities were analyzed. ied fom Cnt Sod. 205 125 29-28, Abstracts — Good first impressions CEERI vo rme-ous systemic treatment options exist for patents with mycosis ungovdes (WE) and Sezar syndrome (SI hee comparative efficacy is unclear Weieene Do retrospective anahsis of ur cutaneous lymphoma Goevaate) acy of 198 MF/SS patients undergoing systemic therapies. The ptimary eMpereras time to next treatment (TTNT) Patients with advanced-stage disease made up 53%. the median follow-up tne from diagnosis for al alwe patients was 43 years (range 03-396), ‘with @ median survival of 144 yeas, Patients receved 9 median of 3 lines of therapy (range 1-13), ‘esulting in 703 treatment epiodes. Twenty-eight weatment modalities were analyze. + In this study, we used [methodology] to evaluate [aim]. * In this study, we evaluated [aim] using [methodology]. ested fom Cong Band. 205 25 2-85, 24/04/2016 20Abstracts — Good first impressions CRE MRETTEEIE so erous systemic treatment options exist for patients with mycosis Tonesdes MF] and Sezory syndrome (S5)KRoweved)their comparative efcacy is unclear. eee Da retrospective analysis of our cutaneous lymphoma oo De atrer eTSy o 9 spate dogs ep Te pinay Span tne tomer ester (FNM ates tase ogee made op SSE Merman oy ie em spas ra art er 49 ys npr 03380 ‘outs nado se ost pr Pols eae» eto of es of ery fans 33, ‘ounntinobeamet poset eet ein daw res ‘We found thatthe median TTNT fr single or mullagent chemotherapy was fori 32 ments TR coriidence interval [Cl 32-5.) wth few durable remissions. -mtrferon gave 2 ‘medan TINT of &7 monts (95% Cl 6038.0, and histone deacetyase inhibitors (HOA) gave a median TINT of 45 months (95% Cl 40-52). When compared directly with chemotherapy, interferon and OAC: both had greater TINT [P <.00001 and P= 01, respectively Abstracts — Good first impressions Ere ELE Numerous systemic treatment options exist for patients with mycosis Tungerces (a) and Sear syndrome (5S) Rowevesther comparative efcacy i unlea. Weeene Da retrospective analysis of our cutaneous Wymphoma 53%, The metian follow uptime from diagnosis for al alve patients was 43 yeas (range 03-398), wth 8 median survival of 1.4 years. Patients received a median of 3 ines of therapy (range 1-13), resulting in 709 treatment episodes. Twenty-eight eatment modaties were analyzed hat the median TTNT for single or multiagent chemotherapy was fori 33 months (95% con hGeReE eral [i] 3.2-5.1}, wth few durable remissions. a-interferon gave 3 median TINT of 8.7 months (95% C1 60-180), and histone deacetylase inhibitors (HDACi gave a median TINT of 45 months (95% C1 0-61). When compared directy with chemotherapy, interferon and ORCI both ha greater TTWT(P<.00001 and P= 01, respective in concision, this study confirms that all chematherapy regimens assessed Rove very moves efcacy, we recommend ther use be restricted unti other options are exhausted Maid fom: Crnegi o Nod 285;25. 28-25 24/04/2016 2aAbstracts — Good first impressions CEERI \orserous systemic treatment options exist for patients with mycosis ungoides (MF and Sezary syndrome (5514 heir comparative efficacy is unclear 2 retospective analysis of our cutaneous lymphoma E5y. The median follow up time from diagnose for al ave patients was 49 years (ange 03-395), with 2 medion survival of 1.4 years. Patients receved 9 median of 3 ines of therapy (range 2-13), ‘esuting in 709 treatment episodes. Twenty-eight teatment modaties were anahyzed. hat the median TINT for sngle- or multiagent chemotherapy was feral [i] 32-5.1), with ew durable remissions. a-intereron gave 2 median TINT of 8.7 months (95% C1 60-180, and histone deacetylase inhibitors (HDACi gave 3 medion ‘TINT of 45 months (05% Cl 40-6.) When compared directly with chemotherapy, interferon and HOR Both ha greater TINT (P<.00001 and P= 0, respective. EIEN ccna ne sar contest a cemotnapy egmens wend eee tte a wee ested ae ptt ae ected Abstracts — Good first impressions ngoides (MF) and We performed a ioe eh ema ee ee regimens assesse be restricted until, Semiueid How advances the field aed po negate od, 205 125 2-28, 24/04/2016 22Publication goals Publish quickly and have impact in the field ete rug ee appropriate journal Bees ect + Novelty of your findings + Inyour manuscript * Relevance of your findings + In your cover letter ‘norte tot sree 24/04/2016 23Introducing Dr. William Davidson “In my study, | showed that a previously published nanoporous membrane can help remove particulate matter specifically found in water reservoirs in Asia. My study will be useful for material scientists, environmental scientists, and soc Protesorot SCie Wwoterasscence policy makers.” Novelty of Dr. Davidson’s findings “In my study, | showed that a previously published nanoporous membrane can help remove particulate matter specifically found in water reservoirs in Asia. ‘My study will be useful for material scientists, environmental scientists, and policy makers.” 24/04/2016 24Relevance of Dr. Davidson's findings Where are they useful? ees ear Gea eer act Serta eae cy Relevance of Dr. Davidson’s findings Whom are they useful? eae ae aa) Bereta el TC Cue cae Materials scientists Materials & environmental scientists, policy makers 24/04/2016 25Publication model How much accessibility? Academics and Perens Academics only Subscription Open access journal journal Benefits of open access Increased accessibility Increased downloads Researchers worldwide can + OAarticles downloaded download/read your paper more often? + Government/industry* + Social network advantage? + Emerging markets + More impact in the field Author retains copyright | Published immediately online ree iy imits (online only) 24/04/2016 26After evaluating Dr. Davidson’s findings... A open access broad-focused regional journal with a lower impact factor ‘ i Thank you! we, Next steps w Appropriate journal @ ‘Logically organized manuscript w Clearly written English Ready to submit! 24/04/2016 27Journal editors are busy! Cover letters — First impression for journal editors Sri u eet) Suitable to be published by Peete) their journal Interesting to their readers? Clear and concise writing style? 24/04/2016 28Cover letters — First impression for journal editors Publication ethics vf hs Ee le ea ¢ jy Ss 24/04/2016 29Be an effective communicator ¥ Effective academic writing ¥ Logical manuscript structure v Effective publication strategy You will increase your chance of publication and your research impact soon SPRINGER NATURE 24/04/2016