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Tell me a story.

Joshua R Sanes^1,2

¹Center for Brain Science, Harvard University, Cambridge, United States.

|August 7, 2019

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Writing scientific papers is easier when you start with the Introduction and Results, not figures. This approach helps create a more compelling narrative for your research findings.

Keywords:

point of view scientific publishing writing

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Area of Science:

Scientific writing and research communication

Background:

Authors often begin scientific papers by creating figures.
This can lead to a disjointed narrative structure.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose an alternative, more effective writing strategy for scientific papers.
To enhance the storytelling and clarity of research communication.

Main Methods:

Recommending a revised writing order for scientific manuscripts.
Prioritizing the Introduction and Results sections before figure development.

Main Results:

Starting with the Introduction and Results facilitates a stronger narrative flow.
Delaying figure creation until later stages simplifies the writing process.

Conclusions:

A structured approach beginning with core content improves scientific paper writing.
This method enhances the overall coherence and impact of research publications.