Basic Principles of Successful Writing

1. writing is a discovery process

2. collect facts and numbers, before you set out to write

4. make a detailed outline

5. write the complete first draft and then revise, revise, revise ….and revise.

3. do audience analysis

Incredible Laws of Writing

1. No change, no communication

3. Be clear and concise. Do not waste your time or your readers’ time!

2. Know your audience and adapt.

4. Practice, practice and practice.....

Topics for the paper/oral/poster

1. Introduction to Q-dots

2. Introduction to carbon nanotubes

5-7 Characterization of nanoparticles by ……..

8-12 Applications of nanoparticles …………

3-4 Synthesis of nanoparticles……….

Paper Format

1. Choose a clear, concise, focused title for your paper

2. Abstract (200 words)

4. Experimental (3-4 pages)

5. Results and discussion (8-10 pages)

3. Introduction (about 2 pages)

6. Conclusions (1 page)

7. Citations and bibliography

Copyright Law

‘What you make is yours and what others made is theirs’

1. Some items are specifically marked as copyrighted

3. When in doubt, ask for permission

4. Get proof of your permission and attach to your document

2. Some items are marked explicitly public domain

Peer Review Process

1. Story of Sir Isac Newton

2. Story of Genius Einstein and Max Planck

4. Responsibility of a reviewer

5. Responding to reviewers’ comments.....

3. Peer review in the contemporary world of Science

Revision of the paper

1. Thank the reviewer, irrespective of the merits of the comments

2. Look at all positive comments and constructive criticism

4. Make every effort to address all comments, diligently

5. Editors love to see improvements in the manuscript….......

3. Do not ignore the negative comments, just take them in stride

Process of Revision

1. Break up the comments into smaller morsels, itemize

2. Examine each item carefully and thoughtfully

4. Note that some comments will be out of sequence

5. Discuss your responses with your colleagues

3. Prepare logical response to each item, read literature if necessary

6. Make the changes in the manuscript (use different color)

Process of Revision

1. Break up the comments into smaller morsels, itemize

2. Examine each item carefully and thoughtfully

4. Note that some comments will be out of sequence

5. Discuss your responses with your colleagues

3. Prepare logical response to each item, read literature if necessary

6. Make the changes in the manuscript (use different color)