Author Ben Mudrak, PhD

Dr. Mudrak graduated from Duke University with a PhD in Molecular Genetics and Microbiology and performed over eight years of research on pathogenic bacteria at Duke and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. For several years, Dr. Mudrak led webinars and workshops on academic writing and publishing as part of AJE's Author Education program.

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a researcher after getting desk rejected
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Your Paper Was Rejected after Review - What Next?

Every researcher experiences rejection from journals at some point. A few options after desk rejection include appealing the decision, resubmitting, or finding a new journal. Research data is valuable and should be published somewhere.

by Ben Mudrak, PhD

4 min

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AJE Tips for Publication Success

This 11-page handout includes tips for writing different sections of a manuscripts and navigating the publishing process.

by Ben Mudrak, PhD

1 min

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Materials and Methods: 7 Writing Tips

Here are some tips for writing a good Materials and Methods section, which can lead to reproducibility of your results and credibility in the eyes of reviewers and readers.

by Ben Mudrak, PhD

4 min

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How to Build Great Slides for Your Research Presentation

  • Presentations are important for researchers, so make sure your slides are easy to read.
  • Cut down on text, and use images where possible.
  • Remember that your slides don't have to explain themselves; minimize what's on the slide in favor of explaining the contents yourself.

by Ben Mudrak, PhD

4 min

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Plagiarism in Academic Writing: How to Identify and Avoid It

AJE has resources to help you understand the various types of plagiarism and how best to avoid any accusations of unethical behavior in your writing.

by Ben Mudrak, PhD

3 min

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Verb Tense in Scientific Manuscripts [Free Downloadable Guide]

How to choose the proper verb tense when writing up a scientific paper (with a link to our more in-depth downloadable resource).

by Ben Mudrak, PhD

4 min

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Open Access Myths

This free white paper discusses five myths about open access publishing, from lack of authors' rights to poor journal quality.

by Ben Mudrak, PhD

3 min

collaboration and research links from Europe to the rest of the world
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Research Collaboration in Europe - Annual Report

Scientific research is a collaborative effort, and Europe and the EU are strong role models for international cooperation. See how researchers from Europe (and the rest of the world) worked together to publish research papers in 2015.

by Ben Mudrak, PhD

3 min

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Scholarly Publishing in 2016: A Look Back at Global and National Trends in Research Publication

With AJE's second Annual Publishing Review, we look back at global and country-level statistics regarding scholarly publishing in 2016: the number of papers, popular fields, and journals and institutions with the most publications.

by Ben Mudrak, PhD

2 min