Publishing a scientific paper can be a challenging but rewarding process. This webinar provides valuable insight into preparing a manuscript for submission, understanding the peer review process, and navigating the steps that follow acceptance. Participants will be guided through the steps required for successful manuscript submission, including the importance of following journal-specific guidelines and ensuring that the manuscript is well-prepared. The peer review process will be explained in detail, highlighting how papers are evaluated by experts in the field and what outcomes to expect. Additionally, guidance will be provided on how to respond effectively to reviewer comments if the paper is revised, rejected, or accepted. Finally, the different types of Open Access publishing options—Gold, Green, and Diamond—will be covered, along with their impact on the visibility and accessibility of research.
What will I gain from this webinar?
- Learn how to prepare a manuscript for submission by following the necessary formatting and submission guidelines.
- Understand the peer review process, including different types of peer review and how to handle reviewer feedback.
- Explore Open Access publishing options and how they can affect an article’s visibility and accessibility.
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 1 Lesson
- Lifetime
- Submitting your manuscript to a journal1
Instructor
Katie Henderson is the Publisher responsible for the nutrition, agriculture and animal science journal portfolio at Cambridge University Press. Katie has been in publishing since 2012 and has worked with learned Societies in a range of different life science disciplines over the years. She has worked with the Nutrition Society since 2017.
