Resource List
Ten simple rules towards healthier research labs; The importance of stupidity in scientific research; Ten simple rules for better figures; Ten simple rules for structuring papers; Ten simple rules to becoming a principal investigator; Tips for organizing data on spreadsheets; Quick references for data visualization; How to construct a summary paragraph; Writing a scientific paper, step by painful step by Kevin D. Lafferty; Writing Science by Josh Schimel; If you're planning on pursuing a postdoc after your PhD, here's a timeline for a postdoc plan; The essential of effective writing - A revised alternative guide for authors; Cientifico Latino is a great resource for undergraduates, grad school applicants, grad students, and postdocs; GeoLatinas is a really amazing initiative to find a community of Latinx in GeoSciences; WOCinEEB, if you identify as a woman or a non-binary person of color in the field of Ecology and Evolution please join this wonderful community; A great resource where you can find a Glossary of Scientific Research Terms which was put together by an awesome girl STEM club.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of resources are collected on this page?
This page collects helpful resources in no particular order. They cover writing and structuring scientific papers, organizing data in spreadsheets, selecting data visualizations, planning a postdoc, and building healthier research labs, plus community and career resources for students and researchers.
Who are these resources intended for?
The list is broadly intended for people in ecology, evolution, and the sciences — undergraduates, graduate school applicants, graduate students, postdocs, and principal investigators. A few entries, such as Cientifico Latino and GeoLatinas, are specifically highlighted as resources for Latinx students and researchers.
Are there resources here about scientific writing?
Yes. The page links to several writing-focused items, including “Ten simple rules for structuring papers,” “How to construct a summary paragraph,” “Writing a scientific paper, step by painful step” by Kevin D. Lafferty, “The essential of effective writing — A revised alternative guide for authors,” and the book Writing Science by Josh Schimel.
Are there resources about data and figures?
Yes. The list includes “Ten simple rules for better figures,” “Tips for organizing data on spreadsheets,” and quick references for data visualization.
Is there anything for people planning the next career step?
Yes. The page links to “Ten simple rules to becoming a principal investigator” and, for those planning on pursuing a postdoc after a PhD, a timeline for a postdoc plan.
How is the list organized?
It is not organized in any particular order — the resources are simply collected as a running list of useful links, PDFs, and books.
Whether you are drafting your first manuscript or mentoring a new lab member, these resources are meant to be browsed and revisited as your needs change. Many of the guides focus on practical habits — clear writing, tidy data, and thoughtful figures — that make research easier to share and reproduce. If you spot a resource that would be useful to others in the community, consider passing it along.