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1. Before you start…
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2. Let’s get going!
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5. You’re registered!
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6. Access the course
Once signed in, click on “Access the training” on the homepage.

7. The course contains 15 modules
Taking you through the entire scientific publishing process.
Planning & writing a paper
Data Management (75 min)
What Makes a Great Paper (75 min)
Elements of Writing Style (30 min)
Titles & Abstracts (60 min)
From Introduction to Conclusions (60 min)
Submitting to a journal
Data Presentation (75 min)
Selecting a Journal for Publication (45 min)
Submitting Your Paper (45 min)
The Editorial Process (30 min)
Journal Decisions (60 min)
Publication & authorship
Understanding Peer Review (90 min)
Writing a Review (90 min)
Plagiarism & Other Ethical Issues (60 min)
Authorship & Authors’ Responsibilities (60 min)
Measuring Impact (45 min)

8. You’ll learn… How to get the most out of the writing process
Submission procedures and cover letter tips
How the manuscript selection process works at top journals
What happens to papers once they’ve been submitted
Explaining what it takes to get published in top journals!

9. The instructors?
Over 30 editors from over 20 Nature journals.

10. “But I don’t have time!” The modules are made up: Short articles
1-5 minute videos
Quick activities, such as multiple-choice questions
Ideal for a spare 5 minutes in the lab!

11. What else is on the website?
Blog Additional resources and tips for using the website
Ask Our Editors Post your scientific publishing questions to get answers directly from Nature journal editors
Training Another way into the course
Your Profile Create a profile and add your photo

12. Make the most of your access!
Register today at masterclasses.nature.com and learn how to turn great science into great manuscripts.