Art of Writing & Publishing in Pharmaceutical Journals

Book excerpt: In academics and research, everyone needs publications. It has always been a vital requirement in an academic & research career. Due to a lack of a comprehensive setup of learning writing skills, career growth is affected. This book provides the foundation for effective paper and thesis writing. The book covers: ¨ Basics of research, review paper, synopsis and thesis writing ¨ Targeting quality journals; Impact factors as journal metrics, detection and avoiding plagiarism. ¨ Planning, executing, reporting, documenting and presenting the research work including empirical studies ¨ Defending thesis, useful resources for writing and research USPs of the book are Easy language, to-the-point coverage of topics, effective presentation, and vital further reading links on every topic. Contents: Section I - Paper Writing 1. Paper Publications in Academic Career 2. Targeting Journals 3. Impact Factor 4. Review Paper Writing 5. Writing a Research Paper 6. Submission & Avoiding Rejections 7. Plagiarism & Ethics in Publications Section II - Thesis/ Dissertation Execution & Writing 8. Introducing Research 9. Planning a Topic 10. Literature Survey 11. Preparing Synopsis 12. Procurements & Execution of Work 13. Results and Discussion 14. Empirical or Field Studies 15. Report Writing 16. Presentation of Work Section III – Appendices Appendix 1 - Funding Agencies Appendix2 - Directory of Major Journals Appendix3 - Directory of Analytical Service Providers Appendix4 - E-Resources on Paper Writing Appendix5 - Important Software for Research and Writing