Scientific productivity tips from Hartley and Branthwaite

Hartley and Branthwaite (1989) have done a questionnaire study of productive psychologists. They make the following recommendation for best productivity:

• Make a rough plan;
• Complete sections at a time;
• Use a word processor if possible;
• Revise and redraft at least twice;
• Spend about 2–5 hours writing each week;
• Find quiet conditions in which to write;
• Set goals and targets;
• Get colleagues and friends to comment on early drafts;
• Collaborate with trusted friends.

Source: Sylvie Noël.