Writing Resources
Are you just getting started with writing an abstract? The American College of Physicians maintains the Guide to Preparing for the Abstract Competition which covers writing a research abstract, clinical vignette, poster presentation, and other presentation tips to assist you in communicating your research results.
Medical Writing by ISBN: 9783319701257Publication Date: 2018-01-09A comprehensive guide to assists with translating observations, ideas, and research into articles, reports, or book chapters ready for publication. For both researchers and practicing physicians, skills in medical writing are essential.
Research During Medical Residency by ISBN: 9780367648305Publication Date: 2022-04-01A guide for medical residents and faculty in the fundamentals of clinical research, publication practices, and conference skills with advice on how to incorporate scholarly activities into training routines, so the process becomes more manageable and less burdensome.
Writing High-Quality Medical Publications by ISBN: 9781351649841Publication Date: 2018-07-17A guide to help get your paper accepted which includes principles of quality, and biostatistics, your writing can be engaging, elegant, and memorable--no matter how technical and complex the subject matter.
Everyone appreciates research that is original, rigorous and reproducible, and that is methodically presented and well-written. To that aim, see the reporting guidelines listed on the EQUATOR network site. The site also includes a Toolkit on Writing research, & How to write a great research paper using reporting guidelines.
- EQUATOR Network | Enhancing the QUAlity and Transparency Of health ResearchThe EQUATOR (Enhancing the QUAlity and Transparency Of health Research) Network is an international initiative that seeks to improve the reliability and value of published health research literature by promoting transparent and accurate reporting and wider use of robust reporting guidelines.
For more help and further consideration of the writing process. See also:
- Scholarly Communication (Health Sciences) If you create research, find research, or use research findings, you take part in scholarly communication! This guide provides information about impact factors, copyright, and creating researcher IDs to differentiate authors.
- Academic Writer This link opens in a new windowAcademic Writer (formerly APA Style CENTRAL) incudes tools and templates for teaching, learning, and writing academic papers.. Templates are formatted for the latest APA style. Now in its 7th edition.
- Sage Research SkillsA series of resources and templates provides a framework to guide you through the entire process with everything from planning your research, choosing a methodology and writing.
- USC Writing CenterProvides free, one-on-one feedback to current USC students, faculty, and staff. We help with everything from essays to cover letters to scholarship applications.