Mini course · Intermediate level
Publishing Your First Paper
Take your work from finished study to published article, and avoid the most common rejection reasons.
What is Publishing Your First Paper?
Completing a study is only half the work; sharing it through publication makes it count. This course covers choosing the right article type and journal, recognising predatory journals, structuring a manuscript using the IMRaD format, reporting guidelines, writing an abstract and cover letter, authorship, the peer review process, responding to reviewers and handling rejection.
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Lessons
- 5
- Level
- Intermediate
- Format
- Online, self-paced
What you'll be able to do
- Select an appropriate journal for a described manuscript
- Recognise warning signs of predatory journals
- Structure a manuscript using IMRaD
- Apply the relevant reporting guideline to a study type
- Write a clear abstract and cover letter
- Respond professionally to peer reviewer comments
Who this course is for
Course content
5 lessons · 1.5 hours total · free preview available
1From Study to Paper
16 minFree preview· Course content
From Study to Paper
Article types and planning.
2Choosing a Journal
16 min· Course content
Choosing a Journal
Available after you enroll.
3Writing the Manuscript
24 min· Course content
Writing the Manuscript
Available after you enroll.
4Submission and Authorship
16 min· Course content
Submission and Authorship
Available after you enroll.
5Peer Review and Revision
18 min· Course content
Peer Review and Revision
Available after you enroll.
Earn a credential employers can check
Every AIHCM credential has a unique ID that anyone can verify online in seconds.
Issued: on completion
How it works
- Finish all 5 lessons at your own pace.
- Get your digital credential with a unique ID.
- Share it — employers can verify it at aihcm.us.
Questions people ask
What is a predatory journal?
A publication that charges fees without genuine peer review or editorial standards.
Which reporting guidelines are covered?
Common guidelines for trials, observational studies, reviews and case reports.
Does the course cover case reports?
Yes. They are often a good first publication.
Is rejection normal?
Yes. Most papers are rejected at least once; the course shows how to respond.