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SLIDE DECK : Authorship (Part 2): Deciding the order of authors on your manuscript

In Part 1 of the authorship series, we discussed criteria that will help you determine whether a particular contributor qualifies to be an author of your research paper. In this slide deck, we will discuss the basis on which you should list authors on your paper, who qualifies to be the first author, and how the remaining authors of your paper should be listed.

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SLIDE DECK : Authorship (Part 1): Who should be the author of your research paper

Through the course of your research project, there will be several individuals who have made varied contributions. However, not all of these individuals can be considered as authors of your paper. This slide deck will clarify who is an author and who does not qualify as an author of your paper, and explain three unethical authorship-related practices that you must avoid.

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SLIDE DECK : 14 Quick tips for responding to reviewer comments

Responding to peer reviewer comments can be a daunting task for most researchers. However, comments by peer reviewers and are meant to help you improve the qaulity of your manuscript. This slide deck has 14 tips that will help you confidently address peer reviewers comments and get you one step closer to publication.

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SLIDE DECK : 4 Common types of plagiarism in academic publishing

Attempting to use the ideas, words, or work of another person, without giving them due credit, is known as plagiarism and is considered extremely unethical in academic publishing. This slide deck briefly explains 4 common types of plagiarism, how journals detect plagiarism in research papers, and the consequences of plagiarism.

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