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Best Practices for Successfully Writing and Publishing a Genome Announcement in Microbiology Resource Announcements

Julie C Dunning Hotopp1,2,3, David A Baltrus4,5, Vincent M Bruno6,2

  • 1Institute for Genome Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA jdhotopp@som.umaryland.edu.

Microbiology Resource Announcements
|September 5, 2020
PubMed

Insights

Microbiology Resource Announcements (MRA) publishes scientific resources for researchers. Following best practices ensures submissions are useful and reduces revisions for successful publication.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Scientific Communication
  • Resource Publishing

Background:

  • Microbiology Resource Announcements (MRA) is a peer-reviewed journal for microbial research resources.
  • Effective resource announcements are crucial for the microbial research community.
  • The journal aims to publish high-quality, accessible scientific resources.

Discussion:

  • This work outlines best practices for authors submitting to MRA.
  • Focus is on creating publications that serve as valuable scientific resources.
  • Adherence to guidelines facilitates smoother publication processes.

Key Insights:

  • Clear, concise writing is essential for resource utility.
  • Detailed descriptions of resource methodology and accessibility are key.
  • Proper formatting and metadata enhance discoverability.

Outlook:

  • Implementing these best practices will improve the quality and impact of published resources.
  • This guidance supports the microbial research community by ensuring reliable resource availability.
  • Future MRA publications will benefit from standardized, high-quality resource announcements.

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