How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper: The Step-by-Step Guide

Do less reading and more writing! This book will lead you to write your research paper with helpful examples and fill-in prompts. At the end, you will be ready to publish.

With this book you will actually write as you read by answering four questions:
• WHY you did the research? - This is your INTRODUCTION.
• HOW you did the research? - This is your MATERIALS AND METHODS.
• WHAT you discovered with your research? – This is your RESULTS.
• Explain the SO WHAT?! of your research – This is your DISCUSSION and CONCLUSIONS.

You will also learn:
• Why it is so important to publish your work;
• How to present your data and receive feedback before it is published;
• How to work with coauthors and collaborators;
• How to choose a journal;
• How to respond to reviewers’ comments;
• How to prioritize your writing, organize your time, and create a writing habit;
• How to promote your research papers;
• You will also get inspiration, practical hacks and tools to help you to get your writing done efficiently and effectively.

This book is for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, junior faculty, physicians affiliated with academic institutions, government researchers, leaders of
community-based organizations and anyone looking to become a published scientist.

The book can be used on its own or as a companion to the online course: WriteScienceNow.com.