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How to Publish a (good) Paper?. Hsiao-Wuen Hon 洪小文 Assistant Managing Director Microsoft Research Asia. Outline. Importance of Paper-writing Skills What Makes a Good Paper Why is it so Hard to Write Good Papers? How to Improve A Template for Good Papers - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Hsiao-Wuen Hon洪小文
Assistant Managing DirectorMicrosoft Research Asia
How to Publish a (good) Paper?
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Outline
Importance of Paper-writing SkillsWhat Makes a Good PaperWhy is it so Hard to Write Good Papers?How to ImproveA Template for Good PapersHow to get a good paper published?Conclusion
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Importance of Writing Skills
Publishing papers is critical for researchersPublishing is hard Low acceptance rate Competing with good papers Reviewers are potential competitors
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Outline
Importance of Paper-writing SkillsWhat Makes a Good PaperWhy is it so Hard to Write Good Papers?How to ImproveA Template for Good PapersHow to get a good paper publishedConclusion
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What Makes a Good Paper
Good paper = good content + writing skills Content and results: your job
Writing skills: Structure, flow, argument, … Logical, clear, succinct, consistent, … English
Standard must be high Your best efforts Compared with others, yours is better Don’t fool with the reviewers!
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Content, Content, Content
Passion with your invention/conceptCompelled to speak and writeTruly novelconcept/algorithm/procedure/architecture
Vision or survey for research communitySolid, mature, and sustainable results
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What is a Good Paper ?
Right Subject MatterWell-Defined ProblemSimple and Compelling Clear Contributions Reliable and Reproducible ResultsRepeatable ProcedureGood structure and logic flowFrequent Referrals
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A few misconceptions
The more, the better Many new ideas
The bigger, the better A revolution, paradigm shift, …..
The more complex, the better Lots of math, theory, and formulas
The more selling, the better First-ever, the best, breakthrough
The more authoritative, the better Excessive use of own references and previous work
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Outline
Importance of Paper-writing SkillsWhat Makes a Good PaperWhy is it so Hard to Write Good Papers?How to ImproveA Template for Good PapersHow to get a good paper published?Conclusion
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Why Is It hard?
Who are our readers/reviewersDifferences between thought and languageWe are the “sales person”Revisions: never be perfectOur English is bad, but …Nothing can replace experience, but …
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Outline
Importance of Paper-writing SkillsWhat Makes a Good PaperWhy is it so Hard to Write Good Papers?How to ImproveA Template for Good PapersHow to get a good paper published?Conclusion
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How to Improve: In Readers’ Shoes
You know your work, but not your readers !Reviewers/Readers: in the same broad area, but have not worked on your problemsDefine terms, write about motivation and rationales, pose potential questions and answer them yourselfWhat are your contributions?Show your elegance? Don’t!
Unless for pure math, or when you are really famous
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A Reviewer’s Comments
This paper attempts to explain the success of Naive Bayes classifiers by showing that …Unfortunately, this paper was extremely difficult to follow. In fact, it took several readings before I even understood the paper's basic claims. The paper should have stated, at the beginning, that it is focusing on the representational (as opposed to learnability) issue: … It would also have been useful to connect this notation with something practical--for example, … The arguments and proofs were difficult to follow. They would probably have been easier if the paper had first outlined their structure, before giving the details. …
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How to Improve: What Reviewers Want
AAAI Reviewers (partial) check list:• Does the paper introduce a new problem or
provide a new solution to an existing one? • What is the main result of the paper? • Is the result significant? • Is the paper technically sound? • Does the paper provide an assessment of the
strengths and limitations of the techniques/result? • Is the paper clearly written so as to accessible to
most AI researchers? • Does the paper reference appropriate related
work? • Should the paper be nominated for a prize?
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How to Improve: Note the Difference
Difference 1: Outlining vs details
• Solutions:– Introductory/summary sentences– Appendix and footnotes to “hide” details
• Introduction• Previous Work• Our New Methods
• Algorithm• Complexity
• Comparisons• Conclusions• References
This type of engine uses a robot or apider (there's an arcane difference between the two that isn't very interesting) which constantly roams the World Wide Web searching for new or updated pages (what a wonderful job eh?)
When the robot visits a page it reads the whole thing, including any sub-pages on the same server connected to the page it's reading, then it visits all the external links on the pages it's read...and so on, you get the idea. A robot can only follow links.
It finds pages in two ways: by visiting pages it's been told about (ie. on its submission form) or by following links from other pages.
So, if your page isn't linked from anywhere else and you haven't registered it, there's no way it'll ever be found ?it'll be invisible. You can actually ensure that most of the deep engines don't index your pages by using special "no follow
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1. Introduction…The paper is organized as follows: In Section 2, we will review…2. Review of Previous WorkLearning from noisy data has been extensively studied previously, and can be categorized into several classes. In the first class, entropy method is used. In the second class, …Most entropy-based methods assume …
In sum, most previous work …3. Augmented Naïve BayesIn this section, we will discuss an improved version of Naïve Bayes. We will first introduce definition and motivations. We will then describe our improved algorithm, and give a proof of its complexity. Finally, …3.1 Notations and Definitions
(I am making a point here; a tricky balance)
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How to Improve: Note the Difference
Difference 2: non-linear vs linear process
• Solutions:– Use illustration and flow chart– Use connecting words
A3
X
A1
A2
B1
B1
(A1) This type of engine uses a robot or spider (there's an arcane difference between the two that isn't very interesting) which constantly roams the World Wide Web searching for new or updated pages (what a wonderful job eh?) (A2) When the robot visits a page it reads the whole thing, including any sub-pages on the same server connected to the page it's reading, then it visits all the external links on the pages it's read...and so on, you get the idea. A robot can only follow links.(A3) It finds pages in two ways: by visiting pages it's been told about (ie. on its submission form) or by following links from other pages. (B1) So, if your page isn't linked from anywhere else and you haven't registered it, there's no way it'll ever be found ?it'll be invisible. You can actually ensure that most of the deep engines don't index your pages by using special "no follow
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Algorithm X has two components: A1 and B1. A1 is an improved version of … , which is, in turn, supported by A2. … We will describe X’s first component in the order of A1, A2, and A3. Afterwards, we discuss B1 and B2 in details.
A1 …A2 …A3 …Recall that X consists of A1 and B1, and we have
already described A in details. We will now explain B in detail below.
B1 …B2 …
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How to Improve: Sell Our Work
Unless it is an invited paper…Purpose driven: debating: why are we good Logical flow
–Problem X is important–Previous work A, B, … have been studied–A, B have certain weakness–We propose our new method D–Experiment with D, compare with A, B–D is better than A, B (rigorously tested)–Why is D better? Why didn’t E, F work?–Strengths and weaknesses of D–Future work of D
• Simplest is best: convey meanings• Professional: no careless mistakes
– Proof-reading– Proper use of words
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How to Improve: Revisions
It is tedious to read own paperIt is hard to find own mistakesA lot of efforts for small, last improvementSolutions Let your paper sit (2 x 5 < 5 x 2) Read it word by word Ask others to read Different roles of boss, colleagues, proof-reader
Revise carefully > 3 times, total > 5 times
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How to Improve: English
Myth: My English is weak, so I have excuse Structure and logic: much more important
Your role; proof-reader won’t help much
Solutions: Top-down organization, outline, logic, flow… Use other good papers as “sample” Use “cheap” English proof-reader
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How to Improve: Experience
It does take a lot of efforts to improve Draft, revision, revision, revision, … Write many papers to learn
But there are ways to speed up This talk Read more papers Record your own mistakes; eliminate them! Think about writing: 30%; writing: 70%
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Solutions -- Why Is It hard?
Who are our readers/reviewersDifferences between thought and languageWe are the “sales person”Revisions: never be perfectOur English is bad, but …Nothing can replace experience, but …
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Outline
Importance of Paper-writing SkillsWhat Makes a Good PaperWhy is it so Hard to Write Good Papers?How to ImproveA Template for Good PapersHow to get a good paper published?Conclusion
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A “Template” for Good Papers
AbstractIntroductionReview of Previous WorkOur WorkExperiments and Comparisons(Relation to Previous Work)ConclusionsReferencesOthers (Appendix, footnotes, etc.)
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Process of Writing a Paper
(My own experience)Top-down refinement
A 2-3 level outline, adjust many timesStart on Introduction, Previous Work, ...Last: Summary, Abstract, (rethink) Title
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Template - Abstract
Purpose: Summary of your work and contributionsStyle What is the problem What is your solution and results (example)
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Template - Introduction
Purpose: Background, outline of your paperStyle Problem X is important
Previous work A, B, … have been studiedA, B have certain weakness (be careful here)
We propose D, features of D (how much)Experiment with D, compared with A, BD is better than A, B (in certain aspects)
Outline of the paper; example
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Template: Previous Work
Purpose: draw the differencesStyle Previous work: may split to several classes, e.g. Can review each work in one or several sentences Compare to yours (refer to later sections)
May also put it after sections about your work Things to note:
Do not miss important ones. Proper use of “e.g.” Do not misinterpret; do not overly criticize Emphasize the differences (example, bad example)
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Template: Our Work
Purpose: describe our work – May split to several sectionsStyle Definition, notation (need motivation)
In the shoes of your readers Algorithms: pseudo-code; diagram; explanations Answer potential questions from readers; e.g. Too much details (such as proof): appendix Exceptions: footnotes
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Template: Experiments
Purpose: verificationsStyle: Experiment design
Detailed enough: can others replicate your work Simplest is best: concise, clear
Comparisons (Is it scientific? T-test? Example) Discussions (make sense of the results) Draw conclusions
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Template: Conclusions
Purpose: summary, future work(e.g.), closingStyle Quick summary Future work Closing
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Template: References
Purpose: supporting claims; know well all previous workStyle Citation in text: what needs to be referred?
Universally true: no need; opinions: YES Other people’s work: Yes
Consistent
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Template: Others
Acknowledgements (example)Appendix Proofs: do not stop the flow
Footnotes Hide details and exceptions
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Abstract, Introduction, Summary
Similar in natureDifferences (length; emphasis) Abstract: short; problem and your work Introduction: short or long; background, your
work, outline of the paper Summary: short/medium; your work, future
work
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Summary -- A Template
AbstractIntroductionReview of Previous WorkOur WorkExperiments and Comparisons(Relation to Previous work)ConclusionsReferencesOthers (Appendix, footnotes, etc.)
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English Tips: Run-on Sentences
Two clauses are connected incorrectly as one sentence (by using a comma)Examples: Most researchers claim that the Naïve Bayes can only
represent linear functions, they are not quite correct ... It results in the problem of estimating the probability of
unseen word pairs, that is, the pairs that do not occur in the training set.
The complexity is not linear, it is because …
Why do Chinese often write run-on sentences?
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【多維新聞社 12 日電】中國時報十二日報導,微軟中國研究院是微軟在全球的四大先端技術研究中心之一,目前共有八十位研究人員,網羅了許多知名的華裔人才。中文語音辨識軟體市場一年後將更加熱鬧滾滾。在中文語音辨識技術具世界領導地位的微軟中國研究院院長李開復表示,微軟的技術比現在已商業化的IBM等都更佳,預計一年後將其中文話音輸入軟體商業化。而此將對廣大的華語人士帶來使用電腦的方便性。
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Avoid Run-on Sentences
Use a “.”. Start a new sentence.“,” plus a connecting word: “but”, “because”, Use “;”: “; however,…”
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Outline
Importance of Paper-writing SkillsWhat Makes a Good PaperWhy is it so Hard to Write Good Papers?How to ImproveA Template for Good PapersHow to get a good paper published?Conclusion
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Three Steps in Publishing a Paper
Before Submissions – Choose a journal or conference Journals -> for formal evaluation and archival Conferences -> for quick presentation and interaction
After Submissions – Communicate with Reviewers/Editors Reviewers’ comments Revisions Communications with Editors Handling rejections
After the Publications – Expand the network Paper referral Follow-up work Communications w/ Readers
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Three Steps in Publishing a Paper
Types of Publications Journals -> for archival
Correspondence; Regular paper; Invited paper Conferences -> for presentation and interaction
Poster; Regular, Plenary, Keynote
Factors to Consider Subject Matter Prestige and Impact Exposure and Visibility Timeliness and Responsiveness Circle of Influence
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Step 1: Before Submissions – choose the right publications
Types of Publications Journals -> for archival
Correspondence; Regular paper; Invited paper Conferences -> for presentation and interaction
Poster; Regular, Plenary, Keynote
Factors to Consider Subject Matter Prestige and Impact Exposure and Visibility Timeliness and Responsiveness Circle of Influence
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A Technical Journal
Sponsors and Publishers (e.g. IEEE, ACM, SPIE)Editorial Board Editor-in-Chief (1-2) Associate Editors (20-30) Publication Editor (1)
Reviewers (200-500)Authors Readers
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Editorial Board
Editor-in-Chief Appoints Associate Editors; Manages budget and operations of the journal; Resolves disputes between authors and AE; Makes final decision on paper acceptance and publications
Associate Editors Assigns reviewers Makes recommendations on the paper acceptance/rejection
Publication Editor Handling all logistics on manuscripting, proofreading, and
publications after acceptance
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Step 2: After Submissions
Reviewers’ commentsRevisionsCommunications with EditorsHandling rejectionsBuilding a network
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Review Process
1: Submit paper to the Editor-in-Chief (EIC)2: EIC assigns a Associate Editor (AE)3: AE identifies 3-5 anonymous reviewers4: AE makes a preliminary decision based on reviewers’ comments Acceptance (w/o or w/ minor revisions) Major revisions ( => Step 3) Rejection
5: AE makes final recommendation to EIC6: EIC makes the final decision and inform the author7: Author then works with the Publication Editor (PE) to get the paper published
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Reviewers
Experts/peers with in-depth technical knowledge on the subjectGives objective and professional assessment and feedback on the manuscriptTypical reviewers People who published several papers on the same subject (e.g. by AE knowledge, your
reference, …) People who have no direct conflict of interests w/ you
( not: your colleagues, your advisor/students, your relatives,…) People w/ different mix of background and seniority
(e.g. one big shot, 1-2 active researcher, and 1-2 post-PhD type) People who are within easy reach of the AE
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Rebuttal
When You submit a rebuttal Point-by-point detailed response to each reviewer Constructive and positive Clear and to-the-point Responsive (< 1 month)
It’s fine to disagree with the reviewers, AE may be on your side If there are many disagreements, exchange emails w/ AE in advance,
to minimize the # of rounds You need to make some compromise, but not on principles
It’s your paper !
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Reviewers carefully read my paper [T][F]
[F] A review typically makes up the mind after 5-minute browsing: Title/author=> abstract=>conclusions => references => introductionThen spends < 1-H to justify (moving to main body of the paper)
Most readers follow the same patternYour Action: Make your points EARLY Bring up your results QUICK Highlight your contributions FAST
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Reviewers are responsive [T][F]
[F] Reviewers are volunteers Reviewers have piles of papers to review Reviewers read your paper if it’s “attractive” Reviewers read your paper if he can learn things from it Reviewers read your paper if his own work is related/referred Typically senior people are less responsive but more important
Your Action: Put yourself in a reviewer’s shoes - visualize Make your paper easy to read, clear to follow, good to learn
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Reviewers are Professional and Fair [T][F]
[T] although there are small % of exceptions Constructive critiques to improve the paper Mostly positive and constructive Do make some honest mistakes Some junior reviewers also want to establish their credibility (most AEs
come from good reviewers)
Your actions: Engage a dialogue w/ reviewers via AE Make reviewers your friends Acknowledge your mistakes and make corrections Acknowledge reviewers if a good point is made Make clarifications if reviewers are wrong
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Handling Rejections
Understand that most papers (> 70%) are rejected by a premier journal (e.g. IEEE Trans)No feeling of shame or losing faceThank AE/reviewers for their dedicationsAsk AE what changes I can make for resubmission redirection to another journal or withdraw
Display class and style – walk away amicablySubmit to another Journal or conference
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Step 3: After Acceptance
Taking care of the logistics precise and responsive
Follow up your own work if appropriatePay attention to follow-up work by othersPay attention to paper referralCommunicate w/ readersExpand your network
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FAQs
Can I submit a paper to multiple journals/conferences? ABSOLUTELY NOT ! It’s OK to have a conference presentation followed
by a journal article w/ significant enhancements
Can I recommend the AE for handling my paper? No. But it’s OK to specify which AE to avoid under rare circumstance
What if I don’t hear from AE for some time (e.g. 6 mon)? Send a VERY friendly reminder, but don’t be too pushy Try not to involve EIC
What if I strongly disagree w/ AE’s decision? It’s OK to appeal to EIC (don’t do it too often and with strong backup) What if I strongly disagree w/ EIC’s final decision ? It’s theoretically possible to appeal to IEEE TAB: never do it !
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Conclusions
Content is the Key !Good writing skills are critical Communications skills are necessaryQuality > Quantity Understand why to publish
Building and expand the network of influence
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Conclusion
Paper-writing skills can be learned Think about our readers/reviewers Thought and language Flow: logical, convincing, consistent Style: simple, clear, concise
How-to-writing + writing = acceptance!= Promotions= Recognitions
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Other Resources
Elements of Style, by William, Jr. Strunk, et al. 4th edition (August 1999)The Chicago Manual of Style: The Essential Guide for Writers, Editors, and Publishers (14th Edition) A manual for Writers of Term papers, Theses, and Dissertations, by Kate Turabian
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Happy Paper Writing!
Thank You!
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