Open AccessThe ART and LOGIC of scholarly communication: Effective skills for publication and beyond
Author(s) -
Lo Yangming Martin
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
food science and nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.614
H-Index - 27
ISSN - 2048-7177
DOI - 10.1002/fsn3.2766
Subject(s) - constructive criticism , paragraph , politeness , publishing , sentence , lock (firearm) , statement (logic) , computer science , criticism , epistemology , linguistics , world wide web , artificial intelligence , law , philosophy , engineering , political science , mechanical engineering
Based on a series of well‐recognized workshops around the world conducted by the author with more than 15 years of EIC experience, this article highlights the essence and spirit of publishing scholarly outcomes for authors in science and engineering. It is vital for all scientists who intend to upgrade their publications to bear in mind that, additional to KISS (Keep It Simple and Straightforward), the contents of a manuscript should be prepared based on the core concept of ART and LOGIC, namely: Thoroughness (be thorough when compiling) o Complete the sentence, paragraph, and article Readability (keep the expression readable) o Know what you mean and mean what you know Articulateness (be articulate in wording) o Be polite yet firm, when necessary, with controversiesand Lock one in ASAP o Identify and be identical with the readers Offer useful information o Justification and reasoning are most critical Gain confidence o Put forth best methodology and know‐how Indication of good will o Be constructive even when criticism is needed Conclusive statement o Provide solid conclusion with proper outlook