ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this episode, hosted by the ESA Student Affairs Committee, panelists Dr. Rob Morrison, Dr. J.P. Michaud, and Dr. Cynthia Lord provide a practical roadmap for turning research into published science. The discussion covers every stage of the publication process, including manuscript structure, scientific writing style, data presentation, journal selection, publication ethics, peer review, and responding to reviewer feedback.
Dr. Morrison focuses on the fundamentals of manuscript preparation, emphasizing that scientific papers are ultimately a form of storytelling. He outlines best practices for writing effective titles, abstracts, introductions, methods, results, discussions, and reference sections. Dr. Michaud builds on these concepts by highlighting the importance of clarity, brevity, and novelty in scientific writing, while sharing strategies for creating impactful titles, concise results sections, and effective figures and tables. Dr. Lord concludes with guidance on authorship, journal selection, publication ethics, the peer review process, and how to successfully navigate revisions and reviewer comments.
Together, the panelists offer actionable advice for students and early career professionals seeking to communicate their research effectively and increase their chances of publication success.
Hosted by the Student Affairs Committee.
Moderator: Rupinder Singh
Panelists: Dr. Rob Morrison, Dr. J.P. Michaud, Dr. Cynthia Lord
Learn more about our panelists here. You can watch the screen recording with the slides on our YouTube here.
