Manuscript Writing and Publishing
Mohd Tajuddin Abdullah
12 January 2022
A true author is not the one with the most
books, most indexed manuscripts, high Hindex & high Citation Index, but one who
generates more aspiring authors to impart
their knowledge.
Visibility &
Discoverability
Publication Databases
1. Web of Science
https://www.webofscience.com/
Publication Databases
2. SCOPUS
https://www.scopus.com/results/
authorNamesList.uri?
st1=Abdullah&st2=Mohd+Tajuddi
n&origin=searchauthorlookup
Publication Databases
Publication Databases
3. ResearchGate
https://www.researchgate.net/
profile/Mohd-Tajuddin-Abdullah/
research
Publication Databases
4. Academia
https://
terengganu.academia.edu/
MohdTajuddinAbdullahPhDFASc
Publication Databases
5. Scholar
Publication Databases
6. Publon
https://publons.com/researcher/
1586149/mohd-tajuddinabdullah/
Publication Databases
7. ORCID
https://orcid.org/
0000-0002-9592-9722
Journal Database - SCIMAGO
Publication Databases
WRITING PROCESS
Type of Publications
1. Books (chapters)
2. Scholarly Journals
3. Scholarly or Literary
Magazines
4.
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8.
Popular Magazines
Newspapers
Letters to the Editor
Self-publication
Webzines
Process
1.
• FRGS Proposal
2.
• Collection of data
3.
• Data analysis & interpretation
4.
• Identification of WoS and Scopus journals
5.
• Drafting of manuscripts
6.
• Submission
7.
• Publication of article
12 months Gantt Chart
Activity & Milestone
Free writing of ideas
Tables
Figures
Pictures
Model paper from the target journal
Style
Format
Peer comments
Technical check
English check
Professional check English
Invite subject matter expert for using
his data
The most cited journal
Subject matter
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com
Co-writing Brainstorming Session
①Similar research area
②Group of 4-6 person
² Self introduction team members
③Elect a chairperson, scriber, data persons & a group spokesperson
④What subject matter
⑤Identify identical facts
⑥What are the ideas
⑦Scriber draw Mind Map during brainstorming
⑧What are the actions to be taken
Newspaper Article
Mass Media – 24 October 1977
Collapse of our
greatness
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Rain forest
Wildlife
Endau Rompin
Mass Media – 24 October 1977
Mass Media – 25 October 1977
Prediction:
• Forest be destroyed by 1990
1. Now 2019 rhinoceroses are
extinct in Peninsular
Malaysia
2. Large mammals are facing
population crash
3. Some species are functionally
extinct
Journal Manuscript
How to Publish
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Select a target journal in your subject area
Construct tables and figures
Draft a manuscript
Revise or rewrite
Editing and proofread
Submit
Response to reviewers’ comments
Table of responses
Submit corrected manuscript
Journal Structure
1. Title
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3.
4.
5.
10 to 12 words
Positive or negative results
or major findings as title
Authors – full names
Addresses – full postal addresses & CA email
Abstracts - Why? What? How? When? Major results? Implications.
Keywords – 5 subject matter words used in abstract and contents
Journal Structure
6. Introduction
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Thesis statement
Theoretical framework
Research background- Literature review
Problem statements & gaps
Research Questions
Hypothesis
Objectives
Journal Structure
7. Methods
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Study area
Field method
Laboratory
Statistical or modeling
8. Results
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Tables & Figures
9. Discussion
• Compare and contrast with previous studies
Journal Structure
10. Conclusion
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Articulate the major findings
Implications on the knowledge, environment, livelihood, management,
governance, policy, law
11. Acknowledgements – support, grants, assistance
12. References – recent last 5 years from WoS and Scopus
13. Appendices – raw data & pictures
Book Manuscript
Book Structure
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Title
Authors
Addresses
Abstracts or summary
Introduction
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Thesis statement
Literature review
Gaps
Approaches
6. Major headings
7. Subheadings
8. Conclusion
9. Acknowledgements
10. References
11. Appendices
Roles of Author vs Editor
• Author writes manuscript
• Coauthor: (20%) with first author (50%) and corresponding author (30%) writing
task.
• Editor – reads all manuscripts
1. First & Scientific editor: in-depth vetting, novelty, impact, comments; pre-printing
final decision
2. Technical editor: clarity, punctuation, grammar, consistency of manuscripts;
comments
3. Corresponding & Admin Editor – daily housekeeping; communication with
corresponding authors; agreement form, update process, read, comment &
suggest
Prewriting Academic Book
1. Subject – anything easy to read; unique in the market
2. Your audience : undergraduate & postgraduate students, researchers &
general public.
3. Coauthors : 4 good writers per chapter
4. Editor : 3-4 experienced academicians for vetting and editing the entire
manuscripts
5. Deadlines & activities : Gantt Chart & milestones
Basic Book Structure
1. Title
2. Authors
3. Introduction
• Thesis statement
• Literature review
– Gaps
– Approaches
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Major headings
Subheadings
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
Appendices
Example of Book Structure
1. Title page (10 words)
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8.
Wildlife Management and Sustainability
Editors (3-4) & Authors (3-4 per chapter)
Copyright information page (CIP)
Table of Contents
Foreword – prominent person or subject matter expert
Preface – editor or prominent author
Acknowledgements
Biography of authors or contributors
Example of Book Structure
10. Introduction
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General description about the subject matter
Location
Environment
11. Introduction on Physical Environment
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Photograph with 100 words
12. Introduction on Biological Environment
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Photograph with 100 words
13. Introduction of Conservation & Management
14. Attractions on Landscapes
15. Appendices : Checklists of species
Example of Book Structure
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21.
Bibliography
Glossary – specific or local terms
Index – species and locality
Photo credits
Brief Editors’ biographies
Back page – blurb
• A blurb is a short promotional piece 150 words accompanying a piece of creative
work.
• Why the book is interesting and good.
Supporting Documents
& Testimony
• Checklists of Fisheries
• Checklist of Invertebrates
• Checklist of Aquatic Plants
• Historical records
• Authors’ Achievements & Recognitions
Tips & Summary
Good Title
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4.
An ideal title consists of about 10-12 words
Short, simple & precise (KISS)
Related to the purpose, scope or method of the research
Catchy phrase
• Contributions of fragmented forests for reptiles conservation
5. Title is preferably reflects the outcome of the research
• High genetic divergence of anurans in isolated islands
6. Provocative
• Who are Malaysian?
7. Any preliminary study is best written as short communication
• Notes of new distribution records of migratory birds in Kenyir
Good Keywords
• Keywords would consists of about FIVE words
• Select keywords based on most commonly search words in Google
Scholar, Web of Science
• Preferably words different from the title
• No repetition of words from title (e.g. If in the title scientific name is
used, then the keyword would be the common name of family name)
• Ideally, a keyword is reflected into ONE major idea and discuss in ONE
heading
• Subject mater or focus area e.g. Evolution, South China Sea
Good Thesis Statement
• A thesis statement (ayat pembuka) has to be the first statement in in
the abstract or Introduction that reflect the major contents of the
paper
• Protecting nature is no longer deemed a whimsical luxury. It is an economic,
cultural and ecological necessity (Zakri Abdul Hamid, NST 12 March 2018)
• Represents a short and precise of overall overview of the research
outcome or synthesis of the major results
• A thesis statement is best to include all major factors or selected
keywords
Good Literature Review
• Ideal written literature review is a tabulated results from other
previous related studies on the subject matter.
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Comparison & contrast of differences or similarities
Trend or time series
Distribution patterns
Focus on one major key finding to highlight certain factor or specific locality
• Identify new research opportunities and gaps in knowledge
• Generate new hypothesis for the present study
Good Conclusion
• Short and concise about 200 words.
• Articulation of the findings and form your own opinion or speculate
based on the existing data or framework.
• Highlight one major point, factor or actor
• Suggestion of new research area because of gaps in the knowledge
• Generate research questions for future study
Achievements
Write the best book
2017 National Book Award
Write the best book
2019 National Book Award
National Book Award
2021
TASIK KENYIR STUNNING BEAUTY AND ITS BIODIVERSITY
https://foi.mohe.gov.my/collection/view/212
Academic Publication 2014 - 2022
2021
2021
2022
Academic Publication Milestone
References
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o https://www.researchgate.net/publication/324825627_Writing_Research_Papers_29418
o https://www.researchgate.net/publication/
323486270_5_Basic_Steps_in_Writing_Review_Paper_Enculturation_of_Research_Writing_Culture
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322052952_Tactic_Strategy_of_Good_Research_Impact_Publication
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354775792_Publication_Based_on_Experiential_Learning_Manuskrip_Ilmiah_Dan_Experiential_Learning_Ta
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