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Successful Scientific Writing and Publishing: A Step-by-Step Approach
John K Iskander1, Sara Beth Wolicki2,3, Rebecca T Leeb2
1Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Rd, NE, Atlanta, GA.
Preventing Chronic Disease
|June 17, 2018
Summary
This guide offers practical advice for public health professionals to improve scientific writing and navigate the publication process, aiming to enhance the quality of published research.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Scientific Communication
- Scholarly Publishing
Background:
- Scientific writing and publication are crucial for advancing public health knowledge and practice.
- Authors in public health settings often encounter significant challenges in manuscript preparation and journal submission.
- Lack of understanding regarding scientific writing conventions and the publishing process presents a key barrier.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide practical guidance and recommendations for public health authors.
- To assist both novice and experienced researchers in efficiently publishing their work in peer-reviewed journals.
- To enhance the quality and external validity of published public health science.
Main Methods:
- Overview of fundamental scientific writing principles.
- Detailed explanation of the structure and components of original research articles.
- Strategies for journal selection and effective response to peer review feedback.
Main Results:
- The article offers actionable strategies to overcome common barriers in scientific publishing.
- Authors will gain insights into manuscript preparation, journal selection, and peer review response.
- Implementation of these recommendations can streamline the publication process.
Conclusions:
- Effective scientific writing and publication support career development for public health professionals.
- Adherence to best practices increases the rigor and impact of published public health research.
- This guidance aims to promote higher quality public health science and its dissemination.
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