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[You’re invited] Join “Excelling as an author, a reviewer, and a scientific citizen”

Dear Colleagues and Students,

You are invited!

As a young researcher, do you struggle establishing yourself in the scientific community? Join the session for an introduction of what you may do or pay attention to as an author, a reviewer, and a scientific citizen.

Excelling as an author, a reviewer, and a scientific citizen

Date: 10 May 2024 (Friday)

Time: 12:30 – 2:00 pm

Venue (Hybrid): E-Learning Lab (G/F, Main Library, HKU) / Zoom

Speaker: Dr. Peter Lee (Editor-in-Chief, Immunity; Publishing Director, Cell Press; Vice President Global Partnerships, Elsevier)

Below are the highlights of the session:

I. Excelling as an Author

• Conducting rigorous research and communicating research findings effectively
• Strategies for becoming a successful author
• Navigating the publication process

II. Excelling as a Reviewer

• Importance of peer review in the scientific publishing process
• Key qualities of an effective reviewer
• Best practices for conducting a high-quality review

III. Excelling as a Scientific Citizen

• Ethical conduct in research
• Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in science
• Collaboration and interdisciplinary research

All are welcome! Register now:

(onsite) https://lib.hku.hk/cgi-bin/course/list_gp_m.cgi?category=8#12472

(zoom) https://hku.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ak8n_Q0OTT-e5xKRDhJ8ag

If you have questions, please Ask-a-Librarian:

https://lib.hku.hk/check_form/ask_a_librarian-form/ (To: Library Training)

Best regards,

Learning and Research Services

HKU Libraries