From Science to Citation: How to Publish a Successful Scientific Paper

Stephen Lisberger, a prominent neuroscientist and journal editor, draws on thirty years’ experience to help you write the publication-worthy scientific papers that are an essential part of any successful scientific career. Researchers at all levels, from upper-level undergraduate students to senior scientists, will profit from the book’s step-by-step guide on how to plan and write a research paper, and then to navigate the submission and peer-review process of the scientific journal. The book’s twenty-six chapters give sage advice on topics such as how to: find mentors, start and manage a research program, maintain professional ethics, write a clear and visually attractive research paper, select the appropriate journal for publication, and communicate with editors when a paper is rejected. Lisberger also includes tips for non-English native speakers on how to publish in English language journals. The book is designed to be read either cover-to-cover or by sampling the relevant chapters.