How to Write Better Medical Papers

This book is a comprehensive guide for medical researchers to transform their scientific data and ideas into a published paper. It covers key topics such as research methodology, ethics, statistics, data visualization, writing, revising, and publishing, providing practical advice and insights based on the author's decade of experience as an independent medical writer and research consultant. The book is grounded in scientific and scholarly literature and includes extensive references and an annotated bibliography for further reading. It is essential reading for anyone conducting research in clinical medicine, life sciences, or health sciences.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 335 pages
Publication date: 29 March 2019
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive guide is designed to assist medical researchers in successfully transforming their scientific data and ideas into a published paper. Many researchers in medicine, including the life sciences and health sciences, face significant challenges in getting their research written and published. Manuscripts often undergo multiple rejections and revisions before being accepted for publication. One of the primary reasons for this is a lack of instruction in the specific subjects and skills required to write and publish scientific medical papers. These include research methodology, ethics, statistics, data visualization, writing, revising, and the practicalities of publishing.

Instead of delving into trivial matters such as punctuation and spelling, this book focuses on addressing the major scientific issues that commonly lead to manuscript rejections from journals. The section "Preparing" covers a wide range of methodological, ethical, and practical aspects that researchers must consider before embarking on their writing journey. It addresses important considerations such as selecting a research topic, designing a study, obtaining ethical approval, and developing a research plan.

The section "Analyzing" reviews common problems in statistical analysis and presentation, offering solutions to resolve these issues. It covers topics such as selecting appropriate statistical tests, interpreting data, and effectively presenting results. The section "Drafting" provides detailed guidance on writing the various parts of a paper, including the Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Abstract, and References. It outlines the structure and content of each section and offers practical tips for effective writing.

The section "Revising" explains and illustrates how to improve the writing style of any manuscript. It covers topics such as clarity, coherence, grammar, and punctuation. The section "Publishing" discusses the peer review process and all other practical aspects of the publishing phase. It provides insights into submitting manuscripts to journals, navigating the review process, and dealing with publication ethics.

This book draws on the author's decade of experience as an independent medical writer and research consultant. However, it is not merely a personal opinion of another expert. The entire book is grounded in the existing scientific literature and aims to provide practical and actionable guidance to researchers. Whether you are a novice or an experienced researcher, this book will be a valuable resource for your academic journey.

Weight: 656g
Dimension: 233 x 154 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030029548
Edition number: 1st ed. 2019