Whether you are starting or established - successful publishing is crucial for any scientist's career. This course is intended as an introduction into all the elements that, in the end, make a great scientific paper. You will learn the basics of scholarly communication followed by lessons on structuring a paper, proper use of English and new ways of publishing. You will get insights to bibliometric tools and learn how to find the right platform for your publication among Open Access platforms, conventional journals and B2B-magazines. Textbooks for further reading will also be recommended.