Abstract
Writing a paper may seem like a daunting process for the inexperienced researcher (and sometimes for those who are experienced!). However, this does not need to be the case if the approach is logical and systematic. This article covers some of the most important aspects of writing a scientific paper.
Get full access to this article
View all access options for this article.
References
1.
Garfunkel JM
,
Merrill RE
How to write a scientific paper and get it published . Adolesc Med 1994 ; 5 : 405 –18 .
2.
Nicolaides A
,
Thornton E
The process of writing a scientific paper . Int Angiol 2000 ; 19 : 184 –90 .
3.
Welch HG
Preparing manuscripts for submission to medical journals: the paper trail . Effect Clin Pract 1999 ; 2 : 131 –7 .
4.
Greenhalgh T.
How to Read a Paper. The Basics of Evidence Based Medicine . London : BMJ Publishing Group , 1997 .
5.
Altman DG
Practical Statistics for Medical Research . London : Chapman Hall/CRC , 1991 .
6.
Albert T.
Winning the Publications Game. How to Get Published without Neglecting Your Patients. Oxford : Radcliffe Medical Press , 1997 .
7.
Day A.
How to Get Research Published in Journals . Aldershot : Gower Publishing Ltd , 1996 .
8.
Reece D
(Ed.). How to Do it: 3. Writing/Publishing and Publicity/Something Different , 3rd edn. London , BMJ Publishing Group , 1995 .