> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://arjun-raj-lab.gitbook.io/arjun-rajs-tools-for-science/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://arjun-raj-lab.gitbook.io/arjun-rajs-tools-for-science/welcome-to-tools-for-science.md). # Welcome to Tools for Science By Arjun Raj, members of the lab, and various others Over the years, my team and I have assembled/created a set of materials for improving science processes. How to write, how to give a talk, various specific things, etc. Here they are for use by all. Please let me know if there’s anything to add to this list. ### How to give a talk * [Blog post on how to structure a talk](/arjun-rajs-tools-for-science/how-to-give-a-talk/blog-post-on-how-to-structure-a-talk.md) * [“Refusing the call” and presenting a scientific story](/arjun-rajs-tools-for-science/how-to-give-a-talk/refusing-the-call-and-presenting-a-scientific-story.md) * [Resonate](https://www.duarte.com/resources/books/resonate/), by Nancy Duarte * [http://www.howtogiveatalk.com/](https://www.howtogiveatalk.com/) - David Stern's website * [Four blog posts: Figures for talks vs. papers, simple tips, images in talks, laser pointers](/arjun-rajs-tools-for-science/how-to-give-a-talk/four-blog-posts-figures-for-talks-vs.-papers-simple-tips-images-in-talks-laser-pointers.md) * [Susan McConnell talk](https://www.ibiology.org/professional-development/scientific-presentations/) ### General writing advice * [Word to avoid when writing](/arjun-rajs-tools-for-science/general-writing-advice/words-to-avoid-when-writing.md) ### How to write a fellowship * [Overview: So you want to apply for a PhD fellowship?](/arjun-rajs-tools-for-science/how-to-write-a-fellowship/so-you-want-to-apply-for-a-phd-fellowship.md) * [Annotated example specific aims page](/arjun-rajs-tools-for-science/how-to-write-a-fellowship/annotated-example-of-a-specific-aims-page.md) * [Example F30 Sponsor Information](/arjun-rajs-tools-for-science/how-to-write-a-fellowship/f30-sponsor-information-template.md) ### Navigating the PhD * [Blog post: Dear me, I am awesome. Sincerely, me… aka How to write a letter of rec for yourself](/arjun-rajs-tools-for-science/navigating-the-phd/dear-me-i-am-awesome.-sincerely-me...-aka-how-to-write-a-letter-of-rec-for-yourself.md) * [How to assemble and use a thesis committee](/arjun-rajs-tools-for-science/navigating-the-phd/some-personal-opinions-on-how-to-assemble-and-best-use-a-thesis-committee.md) * [Project selection: Lean into your strengths](/arjun-rajs-tools-for-science/navigating-the-phd/project-selection-lean-into-your-strengths.md) ### How to review a paper * [How to review a paper](http://rajlaboratory.blogspot.com/2014/04/how-to-review-paper.html) * [How to re-review a paper](http://rajlaboratory.blogspot.com/2014/04/how-to-re-review-paper.html) * [Annotated example review of science paper](/arjun-rajs-tools-for-science/reviewing-papers/annotated-example-review-of-a-science-paper.md) * [Annotated example review of tech paper](/arjun-rajs-tools-for-science/reviewing-papers/annotated-review-of-tech-paper.md) ### How to do computationally reproducible research * [Blog post on how we organize computational projects in the lab](http://rajlaboratory.blogspot.com/2017/08/figure-scripting-and-how-we-organize.html) * [Example project organization](https://github.com/arjunrajlaboratory/example_project) ### Writing a paper * [Sample introduction 1 (science paper) with annotations](/arjun-rajs-tools-for-science/writing-a-paper/sample-introduction-example-1-science-paper-annotated.md) * [Sample introduction 2 (tech paper) with annotations](/arjun-rajs-tools-for-science/writing-a-paper/sample-introduction-example-2-tech-paper-annotated.md) * [Sample introduciton 3 (theory paper) with annotations](/arjun-rajs-tools-for-science/writing-a-paper/sample-introduction-example-3-theory-paper-annotated.md) * [Words to avoid when writing](/arjun-rajs-tools-for-science/general-writing-advice/words-to-avoid-when-writing.md) * [Writing checklist (incomplete)](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DmoBuFUK6bJG9C5AM5B7i12GI2ew8egg2b-50DdgRFI/edit) * [Paper submission checklist](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_5R2c6WVjV5qi5profAlMHQd2LHhhXgzmYn_htsJl4Q/edit?usp=sharing) ### Applying for a faculty position * [Thoughts on applying for faculty jobs](/arjun-rajs-tools-for-science/applying-for-faculty-positions/thoughts-on-applying-for-faculty-positions.md) ### Writing a response to reviewers for revising a paper * [General how to](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fIpY8d90g0BrTCc0AAxr3PCZHhdVZUYPDxiPqSVkKOk/edit) (thank to Yogesh Goyal) * [Annotated example](https://docs.google.com/document/d/17f4pyQ1kowgTOIM7mazbXV8uzp2Ev8jaDOYp7MPnYF8/edit) (thank you to Yogesh Goyal) * [Another example](https://drive.google.com/file/d/13d9x4V_RowStgSjDMm8MpiKx_xtlj5pV/view?usp=sharing) (thank you Lauren Beck) ### Figure making * [Illustrator guide](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1psC5olObkGHDfw3c7am9jpD2OdCN4lnCU_QF26MAQmQ/edit#heading=h.or1to9c1y8il) (thank you Connie Jiang) * [Blog post about figure making](http://rajlaboratory.blogspot.com/2019/08/i-adobe-illustrator-for-scientific.html) * [Labeling small multiples](http://rajlaboratory.blogspot.com/2016/01/a-proposal-for-how-to-label-small.html) * [Incomplete blog post about figure design principles](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RozjPwJO57FndomEKUEkG9XwDNeXWj1X24TKq5CMNa0/edit) ### How do to science * [Staying on top of literature](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QrDpIoOlQaUVjDnRCYqi_2IYYeWWz6OxC1w4pY5sIQs/edit) * [Pre-registration in molecular biology](https://rajlaboratory.blogspot.com/2024/02/pre-registration-in-molecular-biology.html) * [Night science interview about creativity](https://nightscience.buzzsprout.com/1744020/8346595-arjun-raj-s-bag-of-tricks) * [Project selection: Lean into your strengths](https://rajlaboratory.blogspot.com/2024/06/project-choice-lean-into-your-strengths.html) * [Using AI in academia](/arjun-rajs-tools-for-science/how-to-do-science/using-ai-in-academia.md)