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Writing a Scientific Paper

 

Writing a paper can be an intimidating process, especially the first few times you are faced with it. However, there are a tremendous number of resources for you to refer to, not the least of which is your graduate advisor.

APS has sponsored several symposia over the past few years on this topic:

Publishing 101
EB 2008 Symposium
Kim E. Barrett, Margaret Reich, and Editor Panel

Peer Review and Publication of APS Journals
APS Publications Symposium
Dale. J. Benos and Margaret Reich
April 2003

How to Write, Review, and Publish in APS and ASPET Journals
APS Women in Physiology and ASPET Women in Pharmacology Committees
2001 Mentoring Workshop

Why is Good Writing Important for a Scientist? Perspectives from an APS Journal Editor (.ppt file)
Kim Barrett
Past Editor, American Journal of Physiology: Cell Physiology

How to Write (and Review) a Scientific Paper (.doc file)
Kim Barrett
Past Editor, American Journal of Physiology: Cell Physiology

In addition, there are many books and other resources on how to write a scientific paper. Here are a few of those to be found on web sites that you might find useful.*

Academic Writing: Scientific Reports
University of Wisconsin Writer’s Handbook

Bringing Order to Authorship
Andrea Gawrylewski, The Scientist (subscription required)
Nov. 2007

Getting Published in Scientific Journals
Elisabeth Pain, ScienceCareers.org
April 2007

A Guide to Writing in the Biological Sciences: The Scientific Paper
Department of Biology, George Mason University

How to Write a Paper in Scientific Journal Style and Format
Greg Anderson, Bates College

Notes on the Structure of a Scientific Paper
Applied Ecology Research Group, University of Canberra

Paper Writing Tips, Citing Literature and Plagiarism
Brian A. Lenzmeier, Buena Vista University

Scientific Literature & Writing - Biology
Gary Ritchison, Eastern Kentucky University

Tips for Publishing in Scientific Journals
Katrina Kelner, ScienceCareers.com
April 2007

Writing a Scientific Paper
Department of Biology, Luther College

Writing Scientific Manuscripts: A Guide for Undergraduates
Journal of Young Investigators
2005

*APS does not endorse or assume responsibility for the information posted on these web sites.


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