Getting Your Research Paper Published: A Surgical Perspective 1st Edition

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Written from the perspective of experienced surgeons and veteran researchers, this succinct, how-to manual provides readers with everything they need to prepare, publish, and present a scientific research paper. The expert authors address every aspect of the publication process, including quality and ethics in academic writing, the rules of authorship, grammar, formatting, style, and much more. Each consistently organized chapter begins with a brief summary and introduction and ends with up-to-date references and carefully selected suggestions for further reading. Key Features Numerous hints and tips appear throughout the text, such as advice on writing abstracts, and information on how to get ones paper accepted at an international meeting Valuable examples of good and bad introductions, recommendations for using statistical data, and common pitfalls in the reporting of surgical results Easy-to-reference text boxes present Key Concepts, Jargon Simplified, and Reality Checks Detailed diagrams help readers visualize complex points This must-have reference is essential reading for every surgeon, surgical resident and clinical researcher who wants to contribute to the scientific community through publication in academic journals. Table of Contents Why Should We Publish Papers? Presented but Never Published: Why Research Papers Are Not Being Published What is the Quality of the Published Orthopaedic Literature? Common Pitfalls in the Reporting of Surgical Results Overview: What to Consider Before You Start Writing Ethics in Writing: Maintaining Credibility Authorship: What You Should Know When Do You Need a Statistician? More than Just Number Crunchers The Structured Abstract Writing an Introduction Writing a Methods Section Results: Basics of Analysis Results: Tables, Figures, and Appendices How to Frame a Discussion Referencing and Acknowledgments Author Instructions Formatting Your Paper: Title Page and More Grammar Police: The Dos and Don’ts of Writing How to Address Reviewer’s Comments: Dos and Don’ts Getting Your Research Accepted at Scientific Meetings: Writing the Abstract PowerPoint Presentations: Tips for Presenting Your Work Poster Presentations: Preparing an Effective Research Poster Be Consistent: Present and Publish the Same Results Glossary