The secrets of publishing your article in Journal of Geophysical Research (Oceans)

[EN] The editorial and review processes along the road to publication are described in general terms. The construction of a well-prepared article and the manner in which authors may maximise the chances of success at each stage of the process towards final publication are explored. The most common errors and ways of avoiding them are outlined. Typical problems facing an author writing in English as a second language, including the need for grammatical precision and appropriate style, are discussed. Additionally, the meaning of plagiarism, self-plagiarism and duplicate publication is explored. Critical steps in manuscript preparation and response to reviews are examined. Finally, the relation between writing and reviewing is outlined, and it is shown how becoming a good reviewer helps in becoming a successful author

Nivel B1: autonomía y trabajo de los estudiantes de primer año de EFL

[ES]El proceso de aprendizaje y adquisición de competencias para conseguir el tan solicitado nivel B1 requiere tanto la actividad presencial como el trabajo autónomo del alumno. De las 7 habilidades lingüísticas recogidas en el Marco Común Europeo de Referencia para las Lenguas vamos a escoger tres: la lectura (reading), la expresión escrita (writing and written interaction) y la expresión oral (speaking and spoken interaction) para presentar este método de instrucción en la Educación Superior. Detallaremos qué métodos se utilizan para conseguir ese progreso, si se adecuan al objetivo inicial y los resultados que pueden derivarse.