This is the PowerPoint of the short-term training programme conducted at MGR university by Dr.S.Vijayakumar of Crescent University. The talk focussed on the following aspects Kinds of Research How to write an Abstract How to write Keywords How to write an Effective Introduction Reporting Methods Writing the Results Writing the Discussion section How to Integrate Tables and Figures in your research paper. Reference Management-Introduction to Mendeley

1. Scientific Writing & Mendeley- An Overview

2. A Peer Reviewer’s Perspective
Title
Kinds of Research
Abstract
Keywords
Introduction
Methodology
Results
Discussion
Tables
Figures
Reference Management

3. Top Most Reasons for Manuscript Rejection
• The manuscript is outside the scope of the journal
• The manuscript does not follow the IMRAD
structure?
• Language and grammar are not up to the mark .
• The figures and tables are not clear.
• References are Incomplete or out of date.
• Plagiarism has been detected in the manuscript.

4. 8 tips to write a title- Source Editage

5. Highly cited Sample Topics
• A case study on The impact of rehabilitation measures to
overcome drug addiction among adolescents at HMC.
• An intervention study on the impact of gluformin in
increasing insulin levels among diabetic geriatrics
• Discovery of new drugs from indigenous Australian plants
using supercritical fluids
• Nanostructured implants for improved bone recuperation
among accident victims
• Activity- Frame your Research Topic.

6. Referees critical comments on abstract.
More than the expected length.
Has described the results but not the implications.
Has not stated why the scientific community should be
interested
Has not made a clear distinction between what he/she
did and what has already been achieved in the literature
Results/findings not compared to previous research

7. Practical Tip
Write one sentence each
Purpose of the study_______________________
Background____________________________
Problem_____________________________
Method_____________________________
Results ______________________________
Implications in a single para.___________________

8. Key Words
• Labels of the Manuscript.
• Used by indexing and abstracting services.
• Should be specific.
• Use only established abbreviations.
Example
A case study on The impact of rehabilitation measures
to overcome drug addiction among adolescents at
HMC.
Activity: Write three to four key words related to your
area of Research

9. Introduction
• Brief background ,Research Problem, Research question.
• What other studies are published on the topic?
• Identify Existing solutions and limitations.(Does it advance
the Knowledge in your field)
• State what your work is trying to achieve.(Significance)

10. Methods
• Identify a suitable method for your
research?(Qualitative,Quantitative,mixed
methods)
• Describe how the problem was studied?
• Detailed information on participants, procedures
materials and instruments used

11. Activity
• What kind of research methods are you going to use?
• Why do you think that it would be best suited to the kind
of research you are undertaking?

12. Differences between Results and Discussion
Results Discussion
The section addresses the results The section answers the interpretation of your
research
Describes the results of the experiments
completed
Summarises the relevance of the main findings
Includes the data which will be relevant to the
discussion section
Gives supporting information to tables and
figures
Uses the simple past tense Uses both the past and present tense
Can include figures and Tables Only textual material

13. Extra Reading
Springer. The Importance of Figures and Tables. [Accessed: Jan, 2017]
Available
from: http://www.springer.com/authors/journal+authors/training?SG
WID=0-1726414-12-837813-0.

14. References
• Ensure that you have fully absorbed the material you are referencing.
• Do not use too many or too little references.
• Avoid excessive citations from the same Journal or the same region.
• Confirm strictly to the style of the Journal.
• Use reference management tools.

15. Reference Management
Why use reference management?
Search, Identify, collect, Store, &organize,
retrieve& acknowledge, citing, referencing,
working Bibliography.
To adapt to various styles if rejected.

16. Why Mendeley?
• No fringes attached, user friendly, supports all operating
systems. Browsers.
• Seamless transition. Desktop, web and mobile version/
Compactible with word processor.
• Storage capacity – 1 GB
• Works without an internet connection.
• Import citations from other databases,
• Crowd sourced database
• One stop solution/ different styles.

19. Some Important features
• Create your own library- Metadata.
• How to add intext citation and reference in a word plugin?
• How to add a files, folder & add manual entry?
• How to copy as formatted citation, create a new folder or a
group?
• Import, Export & Synchronize.
• Using Find options, creating groups,
• Changing Citation styles
• Tools- Designate a watch folder & Invite colleagues.

20. Lets go hands on.

21. File Options

22. Edit Options

23. View

24. Tools

26. HELP

27. Recap
• How Mendeley can be a One stop solution for all your referencing
needs
• The Installation Process
• How to use the MS Word Plugin for citation
• How to create a Mendeley Library, add files, add folder and watch a
folder
• How to add entry manually and synchronize library
• How to create new groups for research purposes
• How to use Mendeley desktop for Literature search?

28. Contact Details:
Dr.S.Vijayakumar, Assistant Professor, English
B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology
Remote Editor, Cardinal Education.
For free webinars Contact
researcherstoolkit@gmail.com
YouTube Channel-Researcher’s Toolkit
For videos on research visit
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtnp8qOoqAj5k8VBBDC8-
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