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Manuscript Writing for
Pathologists:
TIPS for Maximizing Publication Potential
AMADO O. TANDOC III, MD, FPSP
Research Institute for Tropical Medicine
TIP No. 0: CAVEAT
Scientific manuscript should be:
• Derived from sound research design,
methods, and analysis.
• Ethics-cleared.
Do publish:
• New and original results or methods
• Interesting, rare, educational cases (“Zebras”)
• Reviews or summaries of particular subjects
• Manuscripts that advance knowledge and
understanding of certain scientific field
TIP No. 1: CONTENT
What NOT to Publish?
DO NOT PUBLISH REPORTS OF NO SCIENTIFIC INTEREST, OUT
OF DATE WORK, DUPLICATIONS OF PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED
WORK, WORK WITH INCORRECT/UNACCEPTABLE
CONCLUSIONS!
Not the same as
Research with
Negative Results!
• Determine what type of manuscript to write
• Article type determines the structure and
what needs to be included in the manuscript
– Full article/Original Article
• Observational? Diagnostic evaluation? Qualitative
research? Quality improvement study? Systematic
review?
– Case report
TIP No. 2: FORM
• Determine what type of manuscript to write
• Article type determines the appropriate
reporting guidelines to follow
TIP No. 2: FORM
www.equator-network.org
STRATEGY: ONCE ARTICLE TYPE IS DETERMINED, CONSULT THE
APPROPRIATE CHECKLIST.
MORE AND MORE JOURNALS ARE ADOPTING THE EQUATOR
NETWORK CHEKLISTS AS A “QUALITY CHECK” ON THE
TRANSPARENT REPORTING OF SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION.
• Select the best/most suitable
journal for submission
• Look at your own references
these are helpful in narrowing
down your choices
TIP No. 3: JOURNAL
SELECTION
DO NOT
SUBMIT YOUR
MANUSCRIPT
TO A JOURNAL
IF IT IS CLEARLY
OUT OF SCOPE.
• Ask the following questions:
– Is the journal peer-reviewed?
– Who is this journal’s audience?
– Is the journal reputable/credible?
– Is it open-access?*
TIP No. 3: JOURNAL
SELECTION DO NOT SUBMIT
YOUR
MANUSCRIPT TO
MORE THAN ONE
JOURNAL AT A
TIME. IT IS
AGAINST
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARDS OF
ETHICAL
PUBLICATION.
Check online for the Listings of
Predatory Journals
• Previously
there was
“Beall’s List”
• Cabell’s list is a
subscription-
based service
listing
predatory
journals
https://predatoryjournals.com/journals/
• Every journal has its own set
of Instructions
TIP No. 4: READ THE
INSTRUCTIONS again
and again
Check the journal’s website
• Save time by writing your first draft in
accordance with the Guide to Authors of the
journal selected
Editors and reviewers hate wasting time on
poorly prepared manuscripts.
• Infuse logic in your writing.
• Logical writing → easy reading
TIP No. 5: LOGIC
• Brush up on the language.
TIP No. 6: CLARITY
• Key to successful scientific writing is to watch
out for common errors:
– Sentence construction
– Incorrect tenses
– Inaccurate grammar
– “Conversational,” “informal,” “colloquial” language
TIP No. 6: CLARITY
• Remember that journals have length specs
• Write direct and short sentences
– 1 idea/1 piece of information only per sentence
– AVOID multiple statements in one sentence
TIP No. 7: BREVITY
TIP No. 8: LEARN
• If you get rejected, do not
despair.
– Everyone—even the most
seasoned ones— has papers
rejected
• Try to understand why
– Editors’ and Reviewers’ advice
are very valuable!
• Should you decide to submit to another
journal
– Take heed of the editors’ and reviewers’ advice
– Select a new journal (not a predatory one!)
– Read the Guide for Authors of the new journal,
again and again
TIP No. 8: LEARN
TIP No. 8: LEARN
• Online resources dedicated
to build capacity for
researchers
• Online training modules
– Grant proposal writing
– Manuscript writing
– Selecting journals
– Data Analysis & Statistics
Browse Coursera Catalog
AuthorAid Resources for
Researchers
PCHRD/PAMJE
• 16th National
Medical Writing
Workshop
– 12-13 August
2019
– Cagayan de Oro
– Deadline: May
15, 2019
• Grant Proposal and Protocol Writing
– 15-19 July 2019
• Scientific Manuscript Writing
– 23-27 September 2019 | 21-25 October 2019
To Improve Publication Success
• Tip 1: Publish content of Scientific Interest
• Tip 2: Determine the article type and follow
reporting guidelines
• Tip 3: Select the Appropriate Journal
• Tip 4: Read the Instructions Again and Again
• Tip 5: Be logical in writing your manuscript
• Tip 6: Write clearly
• Tip 7: Write short and direct to the point
• Tip 8: Learn from the Experience
References
• “How to get your research published and then noticed.” Elsevier. http://researcheracademy.com
• “How to write a Great Paper and Get it Accepted by a Good Journal.” Elsevier.
• Mark Ware Consulting Ltd, Publisingand E-learning Consultancy. Scientific publishing in transition: an overview of
current developments. Sept., 2006.www.stm-
assoc.org/storage/Scientific_Publishing_in_Transition_White_Paper.pdf
• Ethical Guildlinesfor Journal Publishing, Elsevier.
http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/intro.cws_home/ethical_guidelines#Duties%20of%20Authors
• International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical
Journals: Writing and Editing for Biomedical Publication. Feb. 2006
• http://www.publicationethics.org.uk/guidelines
• http://www.icmje.org/index.html#ethic
• George D. Gopen, Judith A. Swan. The science of Scientific Writing. American Scientist (Nov-Dec 1990), Vol. 78, 550-
558.
• Michael Derntl. Basics of Research Paper Writing and Publishing.http://www.pri.univie.ac.at/~derntl/papers/meth-
se.pdf
• Thomas H Adair. Professor, Physiology & Biophysics Center of Excellence in Cardiovascular-Renal Research, University
of Mississippi Medical Center. http://dor.umc.edu/ARCHIVES/WritingandpublishingaresearcharticleAdair.ppt
• Bruce Railsback. Professor, Department of Geology, University of Georgia. Some Comments on Ethical issues about
research. www.gly.uga.edu/railsback/11111misc/ResearchEthics.html
• Peter Young. Writing and Presenting in English. The Rosetta Stone of Science. Elsevier 2006.
• Philip Campbell. Editor-in-Chief, Nature. Futures of scientific communication and outreach. June 2007.
• Recipe for a quality Scientific Paper: Fulfill Readers’ and Reviewers’ Expectations. http://sparks.informatics.iupui.edu
• EDANZ Editing training materials. 2006 http://liwenbianji.com, http://www.edanzediting.com/english.html
http://philippinejournalofpathology.org

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Manuscript Writing for Pathologists 68th PSP Convention_for dissemination

  • 1. Manuscript Writing for Pathologists: TIPS for Maximizing Publication Potential AMADO O. TANDOC III, MD, FPSP Research Institute for Tropical Medicine
  • 2. TIP No. 0: CAVEAT Scientific manuscript should be: • Derived from sound research design, methods, and analysis. • Ethics-cleared.
  • 3. Do publish: • New and original results or methods • Interesting, rare, educational cases (“Zebras”) • Reviews or summaries of particular subjects • Manuscripts that advance knowledge and understanding of certain scientific field TIP No. 1: CONTENT
  • 4. What NOT to Publish? DO NOT PUBLISH REPORTS OF NO SCIENTIFIC INTEREST, OUT OF DATE WORK, DUPLICATIONS OF PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED WORK, WORK WITH INCORRECT/UNACCEPTABLE CONCLUSIONS! Not the same as Research with Negative Results!
  • 5. • Determine what type of manuscript to write • Article type determines the structure and what needs to be included in the manuscript – Full article/Original Article • Observational? Diagnostic evaluation? Qualitative research? Quality improvement study? Systematic review? – Case report TIP No. 2: FORM
  • 6. • Determine what type of manuscript to write • Article type determines the appropriate reporting guidelines to follow TIP No. 2: FORM
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  • 9. STRATEGY: ONCE ARTICLE TYPE IS DETERMINED, CONSULT THE APPROPRIATE CHECKLIST. MORE AND MORE JOURNALS ARE ADOPTING THE EQUATOR NETWORK CHEKLISTS AS A “QUALITY CHECK” ON THE TRANSPARENT REPORTING OF SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION.
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  • 11. • Select the best/most suitable journal for submission • Look at your own references these are helpful in narrowing down your choices TIP No. 3: JOURNAL SELECTION DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR MANUSCRIPT TO A JOURNAL IF IT IS CLEARLY OUT OF SCOPE.
  • 12. • Ask the following questions: – Is the journal peer-reviewed? – Who is this journal’s audience? – Is the journal reputable/credible? – Is it open-access?* TIP No. 3: JOURNAL SELECTION DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR MANUSCRIPT TO MORE THAN ONE JOURNAL AT A TIME. IT IS AGAINST INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS OF ETHICAL PUBLICATION.
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  • 14. Check online for the Listings of Predatory Journals • Previously there was “Beall’s List” • Cabell’s list is a subscription- based service listing predatory journals https://predatoryjournals.com/journals/
  • 15. • Every journal has its own set of Instructions TIP No. 4: READ THE INSTRUCTIONS again and again Check the journal’s website
  • 16. • Save time by writing your first draft in accordance with the Guide to Authors of the journal selected
  • 17. Editors and reviewers hate wasting time on poorly prepared manuscripts.
  • 18. • Infuse logic in your writing. • Logical writing → easy reading TIP No. 5: LOGIC
  • 19. • Brush up on the language. TIP No. 6: CLARITY
  • 20. • Key to successful scientific writing is to watch out for common errors: – Sentence construction – Incorrect tenses – Inaccurate grammar – “Conversational,” “informal,” “colloquial” language TIP No. 6: CLARITY
  • 21. • Remember that journals have length specs • Write direct and short sentences – 1 idea/1 piece of information only per sentence – AVOID multiple statements in one sentence TIP No. 7: BREVITY
  • 22. TIP No. 8: LEARN • If you get rejected, do not despair. – Everyone—even the most seasoned ones— has papers rejected • Try to understand why – Editors’ and Reviewers’ advice are very valuable!
  • 23. • Should you decide to submit to another journal – Take heed of the editors’ and reviewers’ advice – Select a new journal (not a predatory one!) – Read the Guide for Authors of the new journal, again and again TIP No. 8: LEARN
  • 24. TIP No. 8: LEARN • Online resources dedicated to build capacity for researchers • Online training modules – Grant proposal writing – Manuscript writing – Selecting journals – Data Analysis & Statistics
  • 27. PCHRD/PAMJE • 16th National Medical Writing Workshop – 12-13 August 2019 – Cagayan de Oro – Deadline: May 15, 2019
  • 28. • Grant Proposal and Protocol Writing – 15-19 July 2019 • Scientific Manuscript Writing – 23-27 September 2019 | 21-25 October 2019
  • 29. To Improve Publication Success • Tip 1: Publish content of Scientific Interest • Tip 2: Determine the article type and follow reporting guidelines • Tip 3: Select the Appropriate Journal • Tip 4: Read the Instructions Again and Again • Tip 5: Be logical in writing your manuscript • Tip 6: Write clearly • Tip 7: Write short and direct to the point • Tip 8: Learn from the Experience
  • 30. References • “How to get your research published and then noticed.” Elsevier. http://researcheracademy.com • “How to write a Great Paper and Get it Accepted by a Good Journal.” Elsevier. • Mark Ware Consulting Ltd, Publisingand E-learning Consultancy. Scientific publishing in transition: an overview of current developments. Sept., 2006.www.stm- assoc.org/storage/Scientific_Publishing_in_Transition_White_Paper.pdf • Ethical Guildlinesfor Journal Publishing, Elsevier. http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/intro.cws_home/ethical_guidelines#Duties%20of%20Authors • International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals: Writing and Editing for Biomedical Publication. Feb. 2006 • http://www.publicationethics.org.uk/guidelines • http://www.icmje.org/index.html#ethic • George D. Gopen, Judith A. Swan. The science of Scientific Writing. American Scientist (Nov-Dec 1990), Vol. 78, 550- 558. • Michael Derntl. Basics of Research Paper Writing and Publishing.http://www.pri.univie.ac.at/~derntl/papers/meth- se.pdf • Thomas H Adair. Professor, Physiology & Biophysics Center of Excellence in Cardiovascular-Renal Research, University of Mississippi Medical Center. http://dor.umc.edu/ARCHIVES/WritingandpublishingaresearcharticleAdair.ppt • Bruce Railsback. Professor, Department of Geology, University of Georgia. Some Comments on Ethical issues about research. www.gly.uga.edu/railsback/11111misc/ResearchEthics.html • Peter Young. Writing and Presenting in English. The Rosetta Stone of Science. Elsevier 2006. • Philip Campbell. Editor-in-Chief, Nature. Futures of scientific communication and outreach. June 2007. • Recipe for a quality Scientific Paper: Fulfill Readers’ and Reviewers’ Expectations. http://sparks.informatics.iupui.edu • EDANZ Editing training materials. 2006 http://liwenbianji.com, http://www.edanzediting.com/english.html
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