Best Practices for Graphical Abstracts
Completing a manuscript only to face a required graphical abstract at submission can be frustrating. In this session, you’ll learn what graphical abstracts are, why journals require or recommend them, and how to design one to clearly communicate your research.
In this workshop we’ll cover:
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Why academic journals use graphical abstracts
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How to identify your audience
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Design principles such as reading direction, arrows, text hierarchy, and color elements
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Where to find layout dimensions and templates
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Free resources for illustration assets, icons, and design platforms
Related LibGuide: Scholarly Publishing and Visualization Hub by Jill Gregory
- Date:
- Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
- Time:
- 1:00pm - 2:00pm
- Location:
- Zoom (Online Meeting Room)
- Categories:
- Publishing Skills Scholarly Communications Scholarly Skills