Introduction to scientific publishing backgrounds, concepts, strategies /

This book is a very concise introduction to the basic knowledge of scientific publishing. It starts with the basics of writing a scientific paper, and recalls the different types of scientific documents. In gives an overview on the major scientific publishing companies and different business models....

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Main Author: Öchsner, Andreas.
Other Authors: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language: English
Published: Berlin ; New York : Springer, ©2013.
Berlin ; New York : [2013]
Physical Description: 1 online resource.
Series: SpringerBriefs in applied sciences and technology.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Technical and Cognitive Skills in the Context of Scientific Writing
  • Types of Scientific Publications
  • Publishing Companies, Publishing Fees, and Open Access Journals
  • Abstract and Index Databases (Web of Knowledge, Scopus, Google Scholar)
  • Statistical Evaluation of Bibliographical Data
  • Evaluation of Journals, Scientists, and Institutions
  • Publishing in Scientific Journals
  • Ethical Guidelines for Publishing
  • Strategies to Publish.