What is a Graphical Abstract and Why You Need One

What is a graphical abstract? What does it look like? and how can it boost your research impact? Find these answers by reading our e-book at this link: animate-your-science.mykajabi.com/ebook-how-to-des… Transcript: Most of us know this story by now. We spend months writing and revising our manuscript to perfection. We feel proud of our work, and we’re certain our target journal will roll out the red carpet and embrace it with open arms. Alas, something unexpected happens. . . We hit a massive roadblock at the tail-end of the manuscript submission process, simply because we don’t have a “graphical abstract.” “A graphical what?! What the hell is this thing!?” Simply - A graphical abstract is a visual summary of your written abstract. Its purpose is to quickly and clearly summarise your findings. For your audience of peers, it’s a promotional tool that positions your paper to stand out on social media and elsewhere. Like the trailer of a movie, it'll grab attention and drive traffic to your paper. The more ‘buzz’ your paper gets, the more citations it’ll attract down the line. But it’s not just for your academic audience. Graphical abstracts can extend the reach of your research well beyond your peers. If you design them well and without the technical mumbo jumbo they’ll help engage the wider community. And as a consequence unleash the impact that your research deserves. So how do you make one? There are many ways to design and construct a stunning graphical abstract. But don’t worry, with the right advice it’s easy to go from this…to this. Follow the link to read our guidelines on how to boost your research impact with a graphical abstract. animate-your-science.mykajabi.com/ebook-how-to-des…

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