From Theory to Manuscript: Effective Strategies for Writing Scientific Articles in Geosciences

Authors

  • Christian Wadimir Romero-Cóndor Proyecto de Investigación Geológica y Disponibilidad de Ocurrencias Minerales en el Territorio Ecuatoriano, Instituto de Investigación Geológico y Energético del Ecuador – IIGE, Quito 170124, Ecuador https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9271-4323
  • Fausto Rodolfo Carranco-Andino Proyecto de Investigación Geológica y Disponibilidad de Ocurrencias Minerales en el Territorio Ecuatoriano, Instituto de Investigación Geológico y Energético del Ecuador – IIGE, Quito 170124, Ecuador
  • Isabel Cristina Garcia-López Ingeniería en Geociencias, Facultad de Ciencias de la Tierra y Agua, Universidad Regional Amazónica Ikiam, Tena, Ecuador https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9176-6973
  • Lilliana Paulina Troncoso-Salgado Facultad de Ingeniería en Geología, Minas, Petróleos y Ambiental, Universidad Central del Ecuador, Quito 170521, Ecuador
  • Marilyn Del Cisne Castillo-Jara Facultad de Ingeniería en Geología, Minas, Petróleos y Ambiental, Universidad Central del Ecuador, Quito 170521, Ecuador
  • Edmundo Calderón-Viveros Instituto de Investigación Geológico y Energético del Ecuador – IIGE, Quito 170124, Ecuador https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7073-4669

Keywords:

Scientific Writing, Geosciences, Research Methodology, Ethics in Research

Abstract

This article provides a detailed guide on writing scientific articles in geosciences, covering everything from title selection to preparing appendices. An exhaustive literature review was conducted, identifying best practices and critical recommendations for each section of the manuscript. The methodology included reviewing sources such as books, scientific articles, and practical guides and organizing the information thematically. The results underscore the importance of a clear and coherent structure, the proper use of figures and tables, and ethics in scientific research. The discussion highlights the relevance of scientific dissemination, the impact of digital tools, and the need for rigorous peer review. Finally, recommendations are offered for selecting the appropriate journal and increasing publication success. This guide is designed to help geoscience students, technicians, teachers, and novice researchers improve the quality and visibility of their manuscripts, contributing to the advancement of knowledge dissemination in geosciences.

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Author Biographies

  • Christian Wadimir Romero-Cóndor, Proyecto de Investigación Geológica y Disponibilidad de Ocurrencias Minerales en el Territorio Ecuatoriano, Instituto de Investigación Geológico y Energético del Ecuador – IIGE, Quito 170124, Ecuador

    C. W. Romero-Cóndor, in 2018, received his degree in Geological Engineering from the National Polytechnic School. He obtained an MSc in Prospecting and Treatment of Radioactive Elements from Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic. He holds two diplomas: 1) Quaternary Geology; 2) Stratigraphy and Sedimentology, from Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic. Since 2019, he has been a fellow of the International Atomic Energy Agency. He is currently working on the Geological Research and Mineral Occurrence Availability Project in Ecuadorian territory and is studying for a Master’s degree in Higher Education at the International University of La Rioja. ORCID: 0000-0001-9271-4323

  • Fausto Rodolfo Carranco-Andino, Proyecto de Investigación Geológica y Disponibilidad de Ocurrencias Minerales en el Territorio Ecuatoriano, Instituto de Investigación Geológico y Energético del Ecuador – IIGE, Quito 170124, Ecuador
    He was born in Quito, Ecuador (1983). He holds a degree in Geological Engineering from the Central University of Ecuador (FIGEMPA, 2008) and a Master's in Geological Processes and Resources (UCM, 2017). He has worked as a geologist for various private companies and public institutions. He was a contract professor at the Faculty of Geology, Mines, Petroleum, and Environmental (UCE-2012). He coordinated the Zoning Project for Susceptibility to Hazardous Processes from Mass Movements in Ecuadorian Territory (2012-2013). In the Geological Research and Mineral Resource Availability Project in Ecuadorian Territory, he has led the Regional Geology Group with teams of geologists in updating several 1:100,000 scale geological sheets, with over 10 years of experience in geological surveying. He is currently serving as the Coordinator of the Geological Research and Mineral Resource Availability Project in Ecuadorian Territory at the Geological and Energy Research Institute (IIGE), as well as the Coordinator of the Ecuador (IIGE) – Peru (INGEMMET) Binational Commitment, generating several 1:100,000 scale binational geological maps in the border area.
  • Edmundo Calderón-Viveros, Instituto de Investigación Geológico y Energético del Ecuador – IIGE, Quito 170124, Ecuador

    He is currently a Technical Analyst for Scientific Dissemination 3 at the Geological and Energy Research Institute (IIGE), editing "La Linterna" and "Geolatitud." An Environmental Management Engineer with a master's in Territorial Planning and a diploma in Integrated Water Resource Management, he brings a dynamic approach to natural resource conservation and optimization. His professional experience includes projects on improving conditions in small-scale and artisanal mining, geological research on mineral resource availability in Ecuador, disaster risk reduction on slopes, and technical improvements in mining operations in the Zaruma - Portovelo district. These initiatives aim for sustainable development in the geological and mining sectors. He is part of the Expert Group on Mining Environmental Liabilities (GEPAM) under the ASGMI. With extensive experience in 3D surveying and geodesy, he excels in monitoring geological and energy-related activities and controlling areas prone to mass movement phenomena.

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23-09-2024

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How to Cite

Romero-Cóndor, C. W., Carranco-Andino, F. R., Garcia-López, I. C., Troncoso-Salgado, L. P., Castillo-Jara, M. D. C., & Calderón-Viveros, E. M. (2024). From Theory to Manuscript: Effective Strategies for Writing Scientific Articles in Geosciences. TWIST, 19(3), 776-789. https://twistjournal.net/twist/article/view/474

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