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instructions_for_authors [2012/02/22 11:46] Christophe Dessimoz |
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In this course, the policy for authorship follows the guidelines of the [[http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/research/documents/research/good_research_practice.pdf|CAM Good research practice]]. | In this course, the policy for authorship follows the guidelines of the [[http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/research/documents/research/good_research_practice.pdf|CAM Good research practice]]. | ||
- | If the manuscript builds upon the seminar presentation—--as is generally the case---the (guest) lecturer who presented the topic on which the assignment is based is included in the list of authors. | + | If the manuscript builds upon the seminar presentation---as is generally the case---the (guest) lecturer who presented the topic is included in the list of authors. |
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* The text should be double-space, single column text. | * The text should be double-space, single column text. | ||
* Citations should be in [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parenthetical_referencing|author-date]] format (e.g. APA-style). | * Citations should be in [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parenthetical_referencing|author-date]] format (e.g. APA-style). | ||
- | * Figures (or tables) should be provided alongside the text with appropriate caption (titles). | + | * Figures (or tables) should be provided alongside the text with appropriate captions (titles). |
* Pages should be numbered. | * Pages should be numbered. | ||
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+ | As word processor, most students like to use Word, OpenOffice, or LaTeX. Perhaps of interest for some is the WYSIWYG editor for Latex/Tex [[http://www.lyx.org|Lyx]]. | ||
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==== Submission Process ==== | ==== Submission Process ==== | ||
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Submit your revision directly on the [[http://revcompbiol.ethz.ch/journal/revcompbiol|article management system]]. Include the following files: | Submit your revision directly on the [[http://revcompbiol.ethz.ch/journal/revcompbiol|article management system]]. Include the following files: | ||
- | * PDF (ideally typeset by LaTeX with {{:revcompbiol_latex_template.zip|course template}}) | + | * PDF (if you use LaTeX, you can use the {{:revcompbiol_latex_template.zip|course template}}) |
- | * LaTeX (or similar) sources (.tex, .bib, images, and all files required to compile your manuscript) | + | * Original document, i.e. Word or LaTeX file with all sources (e.g. bibliography, .tex, .bib, images, and any other file required to produce your manuscript) |
* Cover letter that explains how you addressed the concerns of the referees (and of the editor, if any). | * Cover letter that explains how you addressed the concerns of the referees (and of the editor, if any). | ||
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* {{:revcompbiol_latex_template.zip|LaTeX templates for the course}} (V1.0) | * {{:revcompbiol_latex_template.zip|LaTeX templates for the course}} (V1.0) | ||
* [[http://www.latex-project.org/|LaTeX]] (Try installing it through your usual package manager first) | * [[http://www.latex-project.org/|LaTeX]] (Try installing it through your usual package manager first) | ||
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