Writing scientific journal articles is both the art and the science – and the never-ending learning journey.

The book “Compass Guide: How to Write Scientific Journal Articles” by Dr Sandra Mandic will take you on a journey through the article writing process: from preparation and planning through to writing, submission and publication phases.

This book has been designed for research students and researchers at any stage of their career who would like to improve their own skills and/or help teach others how to write scientific journal articles.

This book is available in English, Spanish and Portuguese (Brazil).

Book details

This 72-page book includes…

  • Step-by-step guidance and many tips for navigating all phases of the article writing process
  • What good looks like and checklists for writing different sections of scientific journal articles
  • 49 infographics
  • Examples

Mastering the art and the science of writing scientific journal articles is essential for anyone pursuing or wishing to pursue a career in academia or research. Here is a book to help you – and your students – out to achieve your professional goals.

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Sandra Mandic. (2025) Compass Guide: How to Write Scientific Journal Articles (First Edition) AGILE Research Ltd., Wellington. ISBN: 978-1-0670587-2-2 (PDF); 978-1-0670587-3-9 (paperback)




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Sandra Mandic. (2025) Guía Compass: Cómo escribir artículos en revistas científicas. (Primera edición) AGILE Research Ltd., Wellington. ISBN: 978-1-0670587-4-6 (PDF); 978-1-0670587-5-3 (Libro de tapa blanda)




Sandra Mandic. (2025) Guia Compass: Como redigir artigos para revistas científicas. (Primeira edição) AGILE Research Ltd., Wellington. ISBN: 9978-1-0670587-6-0 (PDF); 978-1-0670587-7-7 (brochura)

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