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About the Book:

Introducing "Academic Writing: A Comprehensive Guide to Effective Research and Publication"

In the world of academia and research, the importance of publications is undeniable. Yet, despite their significance in furthering one's career, there exists a gap in knowledge when it comes to mastering the art of academic writing. 

"Academic Writing" is a groundbreaking book that aims to bridge this gap by providing the essential knowledge required for effective and result-oriented scholarly writing. This comprehensive guide covers everything from the basics of academic writing to the syllabi of UGC's recently introduced subject, "Research & Publication Ethics." 

With a strong emphasis on quality and integrity, this book delves into vital topics such as plagiarism detection and avoidance, writing research papers, review papers, project proposals, conference abstracts, book/chapter contributions, and thesis writing. It also offers invaluable insights into targeting quality journals, understanding journal and author metrics, conducting literature reviews, utilizing databases, and utilizing literature management tools.

Furthermore, "Academic Writing" explores the realm of empirical studies, Open Educational Resources (OERs), and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), discussing both their use and development. 

What sets this book apart are its user-friendly language, concise coverage of topics, and the incorporation of pictorial and graphical elements. The effective e-content provided, coupled with vital further reading links for each topic, ensures that this book is not just a practical guide but also a valuable resource for continual learning.

Whether you are a student, researcher, scientist, or teacher, "Academic Writing" is poised to become your go-to source for mastering the essentials of scholarly writing. From the novice writer to the seasoned academic, this book offers a wealth of knowledge to help you achieve your research and publication goals with confidence and precision.

Contents:

1.    Academic and Research Writing: Introduction

2.    Importance of Academic Writing

3.    Basic Rules of Academic Paper Writing

4.    English in Academic Writing-I

5.    English in Academic Writing-II

6.    English in Academic Writing-III

7.    Plagiarism (Introduction)

8.    Tools for Detection of Plagiarism

9.    Avoiding Plagiarism

10. Journal Metrics-I

11. Journal Metrics-II

12. Author Metrics-I

13. Author Metrics-II

14. Literature Review-I (Introduction)

15. Literature Review-II (Process)

16. Literature Review-III (Literature databases)

17. Literature Review-IV (Literature management tools)

18. Review Paper Writing-I

19. Review Paper Writing-II

20. Research Paper Writing-I IMRaD Style-I

21. Research Paper Writing-II IMRaD Style-II

22. Research Paper Writing IMRaD Style-III

23. Referencing and Citation

24. Submission

25. Post-submission

26. Thesis Writing-I

27. Thesis Writing-II

28. Thesis Writing-III

29. Empirical Studies

30. Challenges in Indian Research and Writing

31. Team and Time Management

32. Authorship and Competing Interest

33. Plagiarism, Simultaneous Submission, and Duplicate Publication

34. Research Fraud, Slicing of Research and COPE Guidelines

35. Research Proposal Writing

36. Abstract/Conference Paper/Chapter/Book Writing

37. Open Educational Resources-I

38. OERs for Learning and Research

39. OER Development-I

40. OER Development-II

About the Author:

Dr. Ajay Semalty, is Course Coordinator of India's most popular SWAYAM MOOC- Academic Writing and working as a faculty member in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, H.N.B. Garhwal University (A Central University) Srinagar (Garhwal), Uttarakhand for the last 17.5 years with Academic, research, and industrial experience of more than 18 yrs. He is also University SWAYAM Coordinator and SPOC NPTEL Local chapter of Garhwal University. He is M. Pharm. (Pharmaceutics), MBA (Operations Management); Ph. D., PDF Meijo University, Nagoya Japan. He has been included in the World's top 2 % Scientist of Pharmacy and Pharmacology (by Stanford University research, 2020). He has completed 11 research projects funded by various agencies; He has published 80 papers, 6 books (including the best seller "Essentials of Pharmaceutical Technology" by Pharma Med Press), 2 patents (01 granted) and more than 150 conference papers. He is a highly cited researcher of the field (h index 26). He was awarded: Daiko Foundation Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship and invited by Meijo University, Nagoya, Japan; prestigious national Research Award by UGC, New Delhi, and Young Scientist Award of the year 2007 by Uttarakhand Council of Science & Technology (UCOST). He is expert reviewer of Iceland Research Foundation Iceland; Israel Science Foundation, Israel and Scientific Expert (REPRISE) for Ministry of Institution and University Research (MIUR), Italy, Elsevier Books; Member of The Asian Council of Science Editors, APTI and IPA; Editorial Board Member and Peer reviewer of various national and international reputed journals. He has supervised 28 M. Pharm research projects and supervising 02 Ph.D. candidates. He has delivered more than 200 invited lectures in various training programs in Faculty Development Centers (FDCs), Human Resource Development Centres (HRDCs) and other institutions. He has developed more than 100 hrs. of e-content for SWAYAM, SWAYAMPRABHA, and ARPIT courses. He has developed 20 online courses including two SWAYAM Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs): “Academic Writing” (listed in top 30 world MOOCs and appreciated by Ministry of Education; ranked #1 in exam registration in 2019 and 2020) and “Industrial Pharmacy - I” (First and only Pharmacy MOOC in India) with more than 48000 learners from more than 95 countries.