How to Write Scientific Papers

How to Write and Publish Scientific Papers

How to write a scientific masterpiece.

I've been asked several times to give talks about various aspects of the scientific publishing enterprise, and sometimes to comment specifically on how to write a manuscript that will have maximal impact. While many in my audiences have felt that my presentations are designed for students and trainees, I hope everyone listens, as sometimes even established scientists are prone to making mistake...

How to write consistently boring scientific literature

Although scientists typically insist that their research is very exciting and adventurous when they talk to laymen and prospective students, the allure of this enthusiasm is too often lost in the predictable, stilted structure and language of their scientific publications. I present here, a top-10 list of recommendations for how to write consistently boring scientific publications. I then discu...

How to Write a Scientific Paper

This document describes a general outline for writing a scientific research paper. Even though this document does not follow any specific format, it provides general guidelines to writing a paper or technical document. Usually the publisher will provide a set of specific instructions for the paper formatting (e.g. text and heading fonts, single or double column, references style, etc.) or will ...

How to Write a Scientific Article

Sometimes written as an afterthought, the abstract is of extreme importance as in many instances this section is what is initially previewed by readership to determine if the remainder of the article is worth reading. This is the authors opportunity to draw the reader into the study and entice them to read the rest of the article. The abstract is a summary of the article or study written in 3rd...