> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wang-materials-group.gitbook.io/group-handbook/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wang-materials-group.gitbook.io/group-handbook/research-resources/writing-a-manuscript.md).

# Writing a manuscript

One of the main goals in research is to publish papers. Our goal is always quality. Below are some expectations for what happens during the writing process. 

**Take personal responsibility on the paper and writing process. This is particularly true if you are the main or one of the main contributing authors, e.g., coordinating with co-authors, making sure things are in place, submission, revision, and any other administrative tasks involved in seeing a publication through.**

Be ok with imperfection to get something on the paper; macro ideas (organization, flow, argument) then micro revisions (grammar, figure placement, colors);