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Principles of scientific writing and biomedical publication : a JAMA editors' guide for authors /

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Having a thorough knowledge of the principles of biomedical writing and scientific publications is essential for understanding the issues that can arise during the publishing process, for being aware of the ethical and practical aspects of manuscript preparation, and for successfully navigating the...

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Corporate Authors: Oxford University Press, JAMA Network (associated with work.)
Other Authors: Fontanarosa, Phil B. (Editor), Flanagin, Annette (Editor), Greenland, Philip (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, [2024]
Series:Oxford medicine online.
Subjects:
Medical writing.
Médecine > Art d'écrire.
Communication Studies.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES.
Rhetoric.
Style Manuals.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Principles of Scientific Writing and Biomedical Publication
  • Copyright
  • Dedication
  • Contents
  • Foreword
  • Preface
  • List of Editors and Contributors
  • Part 1 Biomedical Journals
  • 1. Principles of Scientific Writing and Biomedical Publication-Perspectives and Advice From Editors
  • 2. Scientific Journals and the Dynamic Publication Landscape
  • 3. Selecting a Journal
  • 4. Electronic Publishing
  • Part 2 Scientific Writing
  • 5. Formulating an Organized Critical Argument in a Scientific Manuscript
  • 6. Strategies for Efficient, Effective Scientific Writing
  • 7. Advice on Writing for Biomedical Journals
  • 8. Avoiding Spin and Boasting in Scientific Writing
  • 9. Tone, Terminology, and Technical Aspects of Scientific Writing
  • Part 3 Manuscript Components
  • 10. Creating an Informative and Effective Title
  • 11. Writing an Informative Abstract
  • 12. Writing a Compelling Introduction
  • 13. Writing the Methods Section
  • 14. Presenting the Results Section
  • 15. Writing a Convincing Discussion Section
  • 16. Referencing and Using Reference Managers
  • 17. Effective Use of Figures and Tables in Scientific Articles
  • 18. Creating Effective and Efficient Tables
  • 19. Effective Use of Figures and Graphs in Scientific Publications
  • Part 4 Specific Types of Articles
  • 20. Clinical Trials
  • 21. Meta-Analyses
  • 22. Review Articles
  • 23. Brief Reports and Research Letters
  • 24. Letters to the Editor
  • 25. Editorials
  • 26. Other Opinion Articles
  • Part 5 Editorial Process and Peer Review
  • 27. Manuscript Assessment and Editorial Decision-Making
  • 28. Peer Review in Scholarly Publication
  • 29. Reviewing Manuscripts for Peer-Reviewed Journals
  • 30. Communicating and Interacting With Journal Editors
  • 31. Responding to Journal Decision Letters and Reviewers' Comments
  • 32. Pet Peeves of Editors
  • Part 6 Authorship and Ethical Issues
  • 33. Authorship Criteria and Ethical Aspects
  • 34. Group Authorship and Team Science
  • 35. Ethical Issues in Biomedical Publication
  • 36. Plagiarism
  • 37. Conflict of Interest and Biomedical Publication
  • 38. Legal Issues in Biomedical Publication
  • Part 7 Current and Evolving Issues
  • 39. Data Sharing
  • 40. Preprints, Preprint Servers, and Biomedical Publication
  • 41. Interacting With the News Media
  • Index