An approach to the writing of a scientific manuscript

Selma Cetin; David J. Hackam

doi:10.1016/j.jss.2005.07.002

An approach to the writing of a scientific manuscript

Selma Cetin, David J. Hackam

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Abstract

Objective. Writing a scientific manuscript is one of the most important tasks facing the academician, and may also be one of the most daunting. Materials. The essentials of any paper include a description of what is known, an assessment of what is unknown, a clear statement regarding the question and hypothesis being addressed by the current study, and a discussion and summary of new information that has been learned as a result of the study. Conclusions. A formulaic approach is provided to guide the author through this process.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	165-167
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Surgical Research
Volume	128
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jss.2005.07.002
State	Published - Oct 2005
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Clinical decision making
Critical review
Didactic teaching
Hypothesis generation
Hypothesis testing
Instructional approach
Manuscript
Scientific process
Scientific review
Scientific writing

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery

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