Writing and reviewing

Writing, revising and reworking texts, and getting feedback from colleagues throughout the various stages of a project, are facilitated by using technology to communicate (refer to Networking in the research community online workshop > Electronic networking).

A humorous approach to addressing reviewers' comments (image courtesy of Jorge Cham 2005)

Networking assists with the process of authorship which, according to the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research, is defined as substantial participation, where the following conditions are met:

• conception and design of the project
• analysis and interpretation of research data
• drafting significant parts of the work or critically revising it so as to contribute to the interpretation

• get to know the journals in your field (see Which journals?)
• keep up to date with trends in scholarly publishing
• get into the habit of writing and submitting by choosing a variety of types of publications, not just focusing on refereed journals
• follow the basic principles of good research communication – connection, flow and reinforcement
• know when to let go – thoroughly edit your paper but don't overwork it
• use your network. See How to network, Step 5 – Exchange drafts (Networking in the research community online workshop > How to network > Stages of networking) (student username and password required)

Activity - improving your paper

Submitting your paper – the submit and review cycle

Information courtesy of Dr Wendy Bastalich and Dr Debra King (Learning and Teaching Unit), and Garcia, Chadsey and Burbules