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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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

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Creative Commons Licenses: an Introduction for Researchers

Open publishing means more gray areas with usage and licensing. This article explains the various Creative Commons Licenses on a high level.

by Ben Mudrak, PhD

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5 Methods to Develop Your Online Presence (for Researchers)

Make use of online sites and networks like LinkedIn and ResearchGate to improve your online visibility and highlight the information about your research that you want others to see.

by Ben Mudrak, PhD

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What are Preprints, and How Do They Benefit Authors?

Preprints are research papers shared before peer review. Here we discuss the benefits to authors including rapid credit, visibility & feedback.

by Ben Mudrak, PhD

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Why Choosing a Journal Early in the Research Process Is Important

Choose a journal for your research early with these tips, and keep track of your options with our free downloadable template.

by Ben Mudrak, PhD

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Avoiding Image Fraud: 7 Rules for Editing Images

Figures represent an extremely important, yet often overlooked, aspect of a scientific paper. Learn how to use and adapt them without violating copyright.

by Ben Mudrak, PhD

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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

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Writing a Journal Cover Letter [Free Template]

Journal cover letters are your chance to lobby on behalf of your manuscript. This AJE Journal Cover Letter Guide offers some useful tips for getting them right. It also includes a free journal cover letter template.

by Ben Mudrak, PhD

1 min

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What Is a Megajournal?

  • The term 'megajournal' is used in discussion of scholarly publishing, but what are the criteria for defining one?
  • These journals publish a broad variety of research without judging the perceived importance, just soundness.
  • Famous megajournals include PLOS ONE, Scientific Reports, and PeerJ

by Ben Mudrak, PhD

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