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This is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 International licence. It is free to read on Oxford Medicine Online and offered as a free PDF download from OUP and selected open access locations. Principles of Scientific Writing and Biomedical Publication is a practical, comprehensive, state-of-the-art guide designed to enhance understanding of the principles of scientific publication, promote improved writing and manuscript preparation skills, and help navigate the seemingly complex pathway from manuscript submission, through peer review and revision, to successful publication. The book presents common issues that arise during the scientific publishing process; describes the ethical and practical aspects related to manuscript preparation, reporting research, and writing reviews and opinion articles; and guides authors on effectively interacting with journal editors. The unique feature of this book is that all contributors currently serve or have served as editors for major biomedical journals, including JAMA and the JAMA Network Journals, or have extensive experience and knowledge related to biomedical publications and information dissemination. Collectively, the authors of the 41 chapters in this book have published thousands of articles, including research reports and opinion articles, and have hundreds of ""editor-years"" of experience serving as editors of major journals. The authors also have been extensively involved with numerous aspects of biomedical publishing, including developing and implementing editorial policies and procedures; organizing and participating in international and national conferences and committees on peer review, scientific publishing, reporting guidelines, and biomedical information dissemination; and teaching scientific writing and publishing at academic centers and major conferences. Accordingly, the information, recommendations, and advice in this book are based on the collective insights of experienced editors and other experts in biomedical publication and will help guide the preparation of high-quality manuscripts suitable for publication in biomedical journals and demystify the scientific publication process.

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Author:   Phil B. Fontanarosa (Adjunct Professor, Adjunct Professor, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine) ,  Annette Flanagin (Executive Managing Editor and Vice President of Editorial Operations, Executive Managing Editor and Vice President of Editorial Operations, JAMA and the JAMA Network) ,  Philip Greenland (Harry W. Dingman Professor, Harry W. Dingman Professor, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint:   Oxford University Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 16.00cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.90cm
Weight:   0.612kg
ISBN:  

9780197783030

ISBN 10:   0197783031
Pages:   384
Publication Date:   03 February 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Preface Foreword Editors and Contributors Biomedical Journals 1. Principles of Biomedical Writing and Publication-Perspectives and Advice From Editors Phil B. Fontanarosa, MD, MBA, Annette Flanagin, RN, MA, and Philip Greenland, MD 2. Scientific Journals and the Dynamic Publication Landscape Phil B. Fontanarosa, MD, MBA, Howard Bauchner, MD, and Annette Flanagin, RN, MA 3. Selecting a Journal Jody W. Zylke, MD 4. Electronic Publishing Michael Berkwits, MD, MSCE Scientific Writing 5. Formulating an Organized Critical Argument in a Scientific Manuscript Philip Greenland, MD 6. Strategies for Efficient, Effective Scientific Writing Phil B. Fontanarosa, MD, MBA 7. Advice on Writing for Biomedical Journals Frederick P. Rivara, MD, MPH 8. Avoiding Spin and Boasting in Scientific Writing Frederick P. Rivara, MD, MPH 9. Scientific Writing: Tone, Terminology, and Technical Aspects Phil B. Fontanarosa, MD, MBA, and Annette Flanagin, RN, MA Manuscript Components 10. Creating an Informative and Effective Title Jody W. Zylke, MD 11. Writing an Informative Abstract Phil B. Fontanarosa, MD, MBA 12. Writing a Compelling Introduction Phil B. Fontanarosa, MD, MBA, and Philip Greenland, MD 13. Writing the Methods Section Robert M. Golub, MD 14. Presenting the Results Section Jay F. Piccirillo, MD 15. Writing a Convincing Discussion Section Jody W. Zylke, MD 16. Referencing and Using Reference Managers Pamela L. Shaw, MSLIS, MS, Kristi Holmes, PhD, and Philip Greenland, MD 17. Effective Use of Figures and Tables in Scientific Articles David L. Schriger, MD, MPH, and Stephen M. Schenkel, MD, MPP 18. Creating Effective and Efficient Tables David L. Schriger, MD, MPH 19. Effective Use of Figures and Graphs in Scientific Publications Mary L. Disis, MD, and Denise L. Cecil, PhD Specific Types of Articles 20. Clinical Trials Neil M. Bressler, MD 21. Meta-Analyses Christopher C. Muth, MD 22. Review Articles Phil B. Fontanarosa, MD, MBA 23. Brief Reports and Research Letters Jody W. Zylke, MD 24. Letters to the Editor Robert M. Golub, MD 25. Editorials Phil B. Fontanarosa, MD, MBA 26. Other Opinion Articles Jody W. Zylke, MD Editorial Process and Peer Review 27. Manuscript Assessment and Editorial Decision-Making Robert Steinbrook, MD, and Rita F. Redberg, MD, MSc 28. Peer Review in Scholarly Publication Annette Flanagin, RN, MA 29. Reviewing Manuscripts for Peer-Reviewed Journals Frederick P. Rivara, MD, MPH 30. Communicating and Interacting With Journal Editors Mary M. McDermott, MD 31. Responding to Journal Decision Letters and Reviewers' Comments Frederick P. Rivara, MD, MPH 32. Pet Peeves of Editors Jody W. Zylke, MD Authorship and Ethical Issues 33. Authorship Criteria and Ethical Aspects Phil B. Fontanarosa, MD, MBA, Howard Bauchner, MD, and Annette Flanagin, RN, MA 34. Group Authorship and Team Science Phil B. Fontanarosa, MD, MBA, Howard Bauchner, MD, and Annette Flanagin, RN, MA 35. Ethical Issues in Biomedical Publication Phil B. Fontanarosa, MD, MBA, Howard Bauchner, MD, and Annette Flanagin, RN, MA 36. Plagiarism Melina R. Kibbe, MD 37. Conflict of Interest and Biomedical Publication Phil B. Fontanarosa, MD, MBA, Howard Bauchner, MD, and Annette Flanagin, RN, MA 38. Legal Issues in Biomedical Publication Joseph P. Thornton, JD Current and Evolving Issues 39. Data Sharing Howard Bauchner, MD, and Phil B. Fontanarosa, MD, MBA 40. Preprints, Preprint Servers, and Biomedical Publication Gregory D. Curfman, MD 41. Interacting With the News Media Deanna Bellandi, MPH, and Philip Greenland, MD

Reviews

Unlike most other such guides, Principles is written from inside the editorial room, reflecting what writers should do as well as what journal editors expect and prioritize. Principles is a timely, thoughtful, and expertly crafted guide that all researchers should have in their back pocket. * Francesca Landon-Harding, Texas A&M University * A wonderful gift for students, mentees, or early career writers. * Kathleen Ahern Gould, Critical Care Nursing *

Author Information

Phil B. Fontanarosa, MD, MBA, Former Executive Editor, JAMA and the JAMA Network; Adjunct Professor, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Annette Flanagin, RN, MA, Executive Managing Editor and Vice President of Editorial Operations, JAMA and the JAMA Network Philip Greenland, MD, Senior Editor, JAMA; Harry W. Dingman Professor, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

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