Publishing & Impact Services for the CTSI

Maximizing the dissemination and impact of the research conducted by UF affiliated investigators is the key role of Publishing & Impact Services. We do this by promoting and supporting the creation of high-quality manuscripts publishable in highly-cited, peer-reviewed journals; thereby broadening the reach, enhancing the replicability, and increasing the citability and impact of this research.

How can we help?

  • Training pre- and postdoctoral trainees and early career researchers in creating manuscripts following Good Reporting Practices
  • Providing consultations regarding journal selection and manuscript submission
  • Advising and supporting authors concerning NIH public access compliance issues
  • Facilitating peer writing groups
  • Providing training and consulting services regarding research metrics
  • Providing consultations and training regarding research impact

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Translational and Research Impact Librarian

Terry Selfe

tselfe1@ufl.edu

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Upcoming Workshops

Friday, May 15, 12-1pm

Publish, Don’t Perish: Tools to make writing your article easier – Online

This session will be a broad introduction to writing a manuscript for submission to a peer-reviewed journal. It will cover selecting a journal, types of articles, and locating appropriate reporting standards. 
Attendees wishing to take the next step and begin writing a manuscript for submission to a scholarly journal will be encouraged to take the most appropriate course in the Good Reporting Practices (GRPs) series for more in-depth coverage.

Fri, June 5, 12-12:30pm

20 Minutes to Impact Series: Demonstrating impact using Dimensions Analytics – Online

Explore how Dimensions Analytics can be used to help you demonstrate your research impact. 
Part of the 20 Minutes to Impact series where you will learn about a research impact metric or tool and receive step-by-step instructions which you can actively follow to accomplish an impact-related task by the end of the workshop.

Friday, July 17, 12-1pm

From First Draft to Published Article: Navigating the publishing process – Online

This session will cover the steps involved in getting a journal article published. The focus will be on the manuscript submission process including: choosing a journal for your article, submitting the manuscript, understanding editorial decisions, revising the manuscript based on reviewer comments, and approving final page proofs.

Fri, July 31, 12-1pm

NIH Public Access Policy Compliance – Online

This workshop provides an introduction to the NIH Public Access Policy and demonstrates how to fulfill compliance requirements. We will cover how to use the NIH Manuscript Submission System and discuss the various approaches of journal publishers towards compliance.