Writing Human Factors Research Papers

As a fellow of the Institute for Human Factors and Ergonomics, Harris (HFI Solutions Ltd., UK) draws on his experience as an editor of human factors journals in this manual on how to avoid the mistakes he saw as a manuscript reviewer. Rather than covering how to conduct or analyze such research, he focuses on the rationale and process of writing human factor research papers for publication, while encouraging readers to develop their own style. The book includes end-of-chapter checklists and appended human factor research papers that reflect the different approaches, points, and challenges discussed. Annotation c2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Don Harris PhD BSc is Director of HFI Solutions Ltd. He is also a Visiting Professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University and an Honorary Visiting Fellow at the University of Leicester. Prior to establishing his own company he was Professor of Aerospace Human Factors at Cranfield University. Don is a Fellow of the Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors, a Chartered Psychologist and a European Aviation Psychologist. Don has an extensive publication record. He has published more than 70 scientific journal papers, 100 conference papers and has edited or written 16 books on human factors in aviation and defence. Over the last 25 years Don has been Editor-in-Chief of the journal Human Factors and Aerospace Safety and is currently Editor-in-Chief of Aviation Psychology and Applied Human Factors. He has also acted as Guest Editor for issues for special issues of Ergonomics, the International Journal of Cognitive Ergonomics and Cognition Technology and Work, and sits on the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Applied Aviation Studies. In association with Neville Stanton (Southampton University) and Eduardo Salas (University of Central Florida) he is Series Editor for the Ashgate series of research monographs Human Factors in Defence. Don regularly gives seminars to early career researchers working in industry, academia and research establishments on the preparation and submission of high-quality manuscripts to human factors journals.