Course description

The aim of this module is to assist you to plan and prepare a research article for publication, summarising the research you have conducted and presenting your findings in a clear way. The module is not aimed at expert researchers, but assumes that you are familiar with the principles of research design that have guided your study.

Don't forget that you do not have to complete our two-hour learning modules all in one go. Tailor your learning to fit into your busy schedule by undertaking one or two sections at a time. You can stop and save your learning at any point and pick up where you left off when you return.

Learning aims and intended outcomes

• Summarise the essential items that should be planned when preparing a research article for the chosen journal
• Outline important considerations in relation to the ethics of publishing research
• Describe the benefits of reviewing articles from relevant journals and reading the author guidelines
• Outline what should be included in the abstract for an article
• Identify the main elements of research design (paradigm and research methods) that should be covered in your article
• Explain why a clear understanding of the research design can help readers evaluate the claims made about your research
• Describe why it is important to pay particular attention to tables, figures and diagrams during the writing process.