Sharpen your writing and publishing skills with expert-led classes from the NIH Library. Designed specifically for researchers, these classes offer practical strategies to help you communicate your research more effectively and get published with confidence. Note: HHS staff must sign into the HHS Digital Library with their PIV card before registering for a class.
- How to Write a Research Paper: Part 1, April 3, 10:00‒11:00 am
- Introduction to EndNote Desktop, April 7, 2:00‒3:00 pm
- How to Write a Research Paper: Part 2, April 10, 10:00‒11:00 am
- Zotero: Fundamentals Part 1 of 2, April 13, 10:00‒11:15 am
- Resources for Identifying Experts in a Field, April 15, 11:00 am‒12:15 pm
- Copyright and Plagiarism: What Authors Need to Know, April 15, 1:00‒2:00 pm
- Zotero: Scientific Writing and R Studio Part 2 of 2, April 20, 10:00 am‒12:00 pm
- How to Create an Effective ORCiD Profile, April 22, 1:00‒2:00 pm
Writing and Publishing Services
Take advantage of NIH Library writing and publishing services and resources.
- Editing Service: Get light editing assistance for publications and presentations by authors from NIH and select HHS agencies. Submit an Editing Request to get started.
- Plagiarism Checking Service: Identify missed citations or paraphrased wording that is too similar to a published source with an iThenticate report. Available at no cost to requesters who are the first, last, or corresponding author of NIH or HHS work-related, unpublished manuscripts.
- Journal Selection Consultation: Consult with our experts on selecting the most appropriate journal for your manuscript based on your audience, type of article and research, and available open access options.
- Author Profile Consultations: Collaborate with our experts on updating your ORCiD, Web of Science, Scopus, or Google Scholar Author Profiles so your research output is curated for maximum visibility on a variety of platforms.
Writing and Publishing Resources
- Writing and Publishing Videos: Watch short writing and publishing tutorials in our growing NIH Library-created On Demand Video collection.
- EndNote: Download EndNote for free from the NIH Library and use it to manage the references in your manuscript.
- AMA Manual of Style: Ensure your manuscript follows the styles established to support the medical and scientific publishing community.
- Chicago Manual of Style: Use the style manual employed by those working in literature, history, and the arts.
- NIH Style Guide: Refer to the style guide developed by NIH for NIH staff.
Contact us to let us know how we can help with your writing, publishing, or research needs.
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