How to write a research paper

How to write a research paper

Writing a good quality research paper and having it published is possibly the most important step in the research process. A paper which communicates key findings can potentially change clinical practice and ultimately improve patient care. When you are writing your paper, it is imperative that you write clearly and succinctly from the Introduction through to the Conclusion. The present paper w...

How to Write a Research Paper

Structure of abstracts: condensate of paper in one paragraph Start with typically 1-2 sentences on background & aims Followed by a very short description of what has been done Finally bring the main results & major consequences I suggest using the active voice (first person) No figures, no tables, no references (usually), no footnotes, avoid abbreviations, equations and symbols, make sentences ...

How to Write a Great Research Paper

How to Write a Research Paper

``The well-written scientific paper should report its original data in an organized fashion and in appropriate language.'' [How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper, by Robert A. Day, second edition, ISI Press, 1983, page 5] ``In short, I take the position that the preparation of a scientific paper has almost nothing to do with literary skill. It is a question of organization. A scientific p...

How to write a research paper.

BACKGROUND Busy strokologists often find little time for scientific writing. They sometimes develop a mental condition equivalent to that known by neurologists as writer's cramp. It may result in permanent damage to academic career. This paper provides advice how to prevent or treat this condition. METHODS Prepare your manuscript following the IMRaD principle (Introduction, Methods, Results, ...