How to Write, Publish, and Present in the Health SciencesFrom the acclaimed author of the standard reference on reporting statistics in medicine, this new resource explains how to create effective scientific articles, research proposals, abstracts, posters, and slide presentations. It describes how to write efficiently and how to prepare tables, charts, graphs, illustrations, and images for publication. A wealth of key concepts, practical information, common mistakes, and helpful tips make this book invaluable. |
Contents
An Overview of Writing and Publishing in the Health | 1 |
Types of Scientific Articles | 13 |
The Future | 23 |
How to Write in the Health Sciences | 29 |
Making Writing Easier | 50 |
How to Display Data in Tables and Graphs | 67 |
Tables and How to Design Them | 80 |
Graphs and How to Design Them | 86 |
Ethics in Publishing | 193 |
How to Prepare Drawings and Photographs | 206 |
How to Document Biomedical Images for Publication | 229 |
Guidelines for Documenting Clinical Images | 236 |
Characteristics of Laboratory Images | 251 |
How to Publish in a Scientific Journal | 261 |
Beginning the Publication Process | 267 |
The Editors Decision | 275 |
Specific Applications of Tables and Graphs | 95 |
How to Write an Abstract | 101 |
How to Write a Grant Proposal | 118 |
Developing a Grant Proposal | 124 |
How to Write a Journal Article Reporting Original | 139 |
Writing the Results Section | 158 |
Organizing Tables and Figures | 168 |
How to Publish in the Health Sciences | 175 |
How to Publish in the Health Sciences | 177 |
Ethics in Writing | 187 |
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How to Write, Publish, & Present in the Health Sciences: A Guide for ... Thomas A. Lang No preview available - 2010 |
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