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Successful Scientific Writing and Publishing: A Step-by-Step Approach
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  • Alternative Title:
    Prev Chronic Dis
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  • Description:
    Scientific writing and publication are essential to advancing knowledge and practice in public health, but prospective authors face substantial challenges. Authors can overcome barriers, such as lack of understanding about scientific writing and the publishing process, with training and resources. The objective of this article is to provide guidance and practical recommendations to help both inexperienced and experienced authors working in public health settings to more efficiently publish the results of their work in the peer-reviewed literature. We include an overview of basic scientific writing principles, a detailed description of the sections of an original research article, and practical recommendations for selecting a journal and responding to peer review comments. The overall approach and strategies presented are intended to contribute to individual career development while also increasing the external validity of published literature and promoting quality public health science.
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  • Pubmed ID:
    29908052
  • Pubmed Central ID:
    PMC6016396
  • Document Type:
    Journal Article
  • Collection(s):
    Preventing Chronic Disease
  • Main Document Checksum:
    1. Erratum, Vol. 15, June 14 Release
      Published Date:
      Oct 18 2018
      Source:
      Prev Chronic Dis. 15
      Description:
      The article “Successful Scientific Writing and Publishing: A Step-by-Step Approach,” published on June 14, 2018, contained inaccuracies in the acknowledgment of contributors. After consultation and mutual agreement among contributors and authors,...
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