Before you begin, it may be useful to remind yourself of why publishing your work is important. You might need to publish in order to graduate, get a job, or advance your career. But first take a moment to think about two of the most important aims of scientists:

• To add to the body of human knowledge
• To help yourself and others understand the nature of the universe

The main way that others learn about your work is through your published articles, so other researchers can build on your work.Below you will find practical tips on writing and publishing are formulated in cooperation with Edanz.