Scientific Paper Writing: an Art and a Skill

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Scientific Paper Writing: an Art and a Skill

Journal Title: Nepal Journal of Neuroscience - Year 2013, Vol 10, Issue 1

Abstract

Scientific paper writing is an important art and skill that any clinician has to develop. It is more so for those who are more actively involved in academic activities. In Nepal, trend of paper writing is increasing recently due to upcoming of many new medical colleges. Many seniors and juniors have been giving more effort in paper writing. Even those who are involved only in private practice are also actively involved in paper writing because of more and more international participation and exposure. All these facts highlight the importance of paper writing and it has become mandatory for everybody, at present context, to become skilled enough in this matter. However, in Nepalese context many of us still lack this art and skill. It seems some sort of formal training program has to be conducted to in this regard. In fact, Nepal Medical Association, at times, has been conducting short courses on scientific paper writing. Paper writing requires not only the skill of writing but also the knowledge of research conduction and its interpretation. It also requires ability to show logics how the study and research is different from others. Then only a nice paper can be produced. The main aim of this editorial is to highlight some of the important points while writing a paper and to share the difficulties that an editorial team faces while revising an article. The beginners like medical students, resident doctors or new post graduate degree holders are the target group of this article.

Authors and Affiliations

Prabin Shrestha, MD, PhD

EP ID EP368506
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