Technicast: Tips for First-Time Authors

The Technicast kicks off 2020 with a new episode: Tips for First-Time Authors! Our hosts, Chloe Tuck and Drew Martin, lift the curtain of the peer review process by offering new authors insight into what matters and why. Submitting a manuscript can be intimidating—let Technica help you understand what to expect so you can make it a positive experience! If you have any follow-up questions or tips, we’d love to hear from you in the Comments section below.

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1:17 – Introduction to the episode on navigating tips for peer review for first-time authors
1:47 – How to prepare your manuscript
2:18 – Using author guidelines and where to find them
2:53 – What makes a “complete” manuscript submission
4:00 – Tip for ESL authors
4:50 – Checking in on the status of your manuscript
5:40 – What to do when your manuscript is sent back for revision
6:22 – Sending revised manuscripts for another round of review
6:41 – How to respond to reviewer comments
7:16 – Other common requirements when submitting a revised manuscript
8:24 – Plagiarism-screening software
10:09 – Why it’s important to read the decision letter carefully
10:40 – What to expect at acceptance

Hosted by Drew Martin and Chloe Tuck

Produced by Grace Taylor, Chloe Tuck, and Nathan Taylor

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