Research4Life’s Publishing and Research Communication Short Course

Published: Monday 24th April 2023
Category: Other

From idea to article: manuscript writing, journal selection, and publishing in high impact journals” to be run between May to June

As a follow up to the 2022 Research4Life Publishing and Research Communications (PRC) webinar series, Research4Life will host two short courses in 2023 to focus on the topics noted by the series’ participants as their top concerns. 

Taking place over 6 weeks between late May to the end of June, the first PRC short course: “From idea to article: manuscript writing, journal selection, and publishing in high impact journals” will consist of three webinars, supplementary study materials and a discussion forum to maximize the interaction among participants and presenters/facilitators.   The course is available freely to researchers and users from Research4Life eligible countries who wish to improve their skills on how to create, evaluate and disseminate their research output effectively.

Please review the table below for an overview of the expected learning outcomes and details of the presenters for each webinar. If you have questions about this course, please email to [email protected]

Research4Life’s Publishing and Research Communication Short Course: “From idea to article: manuscript writing, journal selection, and publishing in high impact journals” to be run between May to June

Webinar 1
Choosing the right journal for your work  
Tuesday, 23rd May 
9am EDT/3pm CET & CAT/8pm ICT   Duration: 90 min
Learning outcomes:
* Lower the rejection rate
* Understand institutional compliance Identify quality journals
* Submit to appropriate journals
* Identify and avoid predatory journals/publishers
Presenters
* Victoria Babbit, Taylor & Francis
* Cenyu Shen, DOAJ, Think Check Submit
* Dele Fawole, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
* Gracian Chimwaza, ITOCA
* Mercy Moyo, ITOCA
Webinar 2
Strategies for writing successful research articles
Tuesday, 6th June 
9am EDT/3pm CET & CAT/8pm ICT  
Duration: 90 min  
Learning outcomes
* Understand the structure of an academic article
* Identify what should be included in the different sections of the paper
* Understand the elements of a strong paper * Avoid making mistakes that can lead to rejection
Presenters
* Biliamin Oladele Popoola, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo City, Nigeria
* Gracian Chimwaza, ITOCA
* Blessing Mawire, Research4Life
* Lenny Rhine, Research4Life
Webinar 3
Perspectives on successful writing and publishing   
Tuesday, 20th June
9am EDT/3pm CET & CAT/8pm ICT  
Duration: 90 min
Learning outcomes 
* Understand the perspective of various key constituents involved in the writing and publishing process
* Gain additional insight into the dynamics of successfully publishing
* Have opportunity to submit questions to clarify specific points
* Review concepts discussed throughout the course
Presenters
* Gracian Chimwaza, ITOCA,
* Damien Vazquez, PAHO
* Tandi Iwoga, College of Business Education, Tanzania
* TBD
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