Full Description
This book covers all essential aspects of writing scientific research articles, presenting eighteen carefully selected titles that offer essential, "must-know" content on how to write high-quality articles. The book also addresses other, rarely discussed areas of scientific writing including dealing with rejected manuscripts, the reviewer's perspective as to what they expect in a scientific article, plagiarism, copyright issues, and ethical standards in publishing scientific papers. Simplicity is the book's hallmark, and it aims to provide an accessible, comprehensive and essential resource for those seeking guidance on how to publish their research work.
The importance of publishing research work cannot be overemphasized. However, a major limitation in publishing work in a scientific journal is the lack of information on or experience with scientific writing and publishing. Young faculty and trainees who are starting their research career are in need of a comprehensive guidethat provides all essential components of scientific writing and aids them in getting their research work published.
Contents
Why write a scientific research paper.- Components and structure of a scientific paper.- Title, title page, covering letter.-Abstract and key words.- Introduction.- Methods.- Results.- Discussion and conclusion.-References.- Figures/Tables/ Supporting materials and annexure.- Choosing a journal for paper submission and methods of submission.- Revision of an article and how to deal with the rejected manuscript.- Authorship and Contributorship.- Types of manuscripts.- What does a reviewer look into a manuscript.- Open Access for publication - can it be chosen?.- Plagiarism and permissions.- Ethics of research publication.
