'The most difficult challenge facing early career researchers is making the transition from researcher to published researcher. In what I can honestly say is one of the most useful books I have ever read, Don Harris provides detailed step-by-step guidance for researchers wishing to publish their work in peer-reviewed academic journals. Just about everything budding authors need to know is covered, ranging from impact factors and citation rates to specific guidance on structure, writing style, and responding to reviewers comments. With the threat to "publish or perish" looming as large as ever, this book makes a timely and essential addition to the Human Factors catalogue. Written in Don's own unique style, it is a joy to read, and is a must have for students, early career researchers, and even experienced academics wishing to enhance academic outputs. Buy it now and become prolific...you will thank Don later.' Paul Salmon, Monash University, Australia 'As a reviewer of countless scientific manuscripts over the years, I have to tell you that this book is sorely needed! If you only knew how many solid studies never see the light of day because the authors were unable to tell their story you would be shocked. This is a must-have, "how-to" book on writing up your research, kind of "journal-paper writing for dummies" - perhaps that's why I liked it so much. In writing this soon to be best-selling book, Don has struck an enviable compromise between breadth and depth, and I especially like the conversational tone throughout. In short, this book is intended to be used, not just a bookcase ornament; I can envision many pages with yellow sticky notes and rabbit-eared corners.' Scott A. Shappell, Clemson University, USA 'A comprehensive and easily accessible guide, nicely written by somebody who has been at the receiving end of much scientific human factors research. Don Harris's Writing Human Factors Research Papers is full of tips and examples of what to do, and what not to do. A much needed contribution to all human factors research training.' Sidney Dekker, Griffith University, Australia 'This book is an excellent resource for budding Ergonomics researchers (such as myself). It encourages us to review the work of others to enhance our own writing skills and be more receptive to the comments of reviewers. Most importantly, the book goes beyond merely the process of writing. As I understand it, this book is actually about "authoring". It starts right from Chapter 1 "Before You Start...", takes the reader through the review process (Chapter 9), and goes all the way to Chapter 10 "Responding to Referees Comments", not to mention some tips for being able to wait patiently whilst the paper journeys towards actual print. The book covers very fundamental yet important aspects of formatting (Chapter 8), the different journals available (Chapter 1), and some quality metrics such as impact factor, immediacy index and journal citing half-life, to name a few.' Ergonomics Vol. 55, No. 12, December 2012