There are a good series of articles relevant to research articles in Chest Journal by MaryAnn Foote as follows:
Abstracts for professional meetings: small but mighty. Chest (2008): 134:1103-1105.
Some concrete ideas about manuscript abstracts. Chest (2006): 129:1375-1377.
Introductions - How to make a good first impression. Chest (2006): 130:1935-1937.
Materials and Methods: a recipe for success. Chest (2008): 133:291-293.
Why References - M. Foote (2007) Why references. Giving credit and growing the field. Chest (2007): 129:1375-1377.
NIST reference on constants, units, and uncertainty - get your units (and their punctuation) right the first time!!!
Writing Scientific Manuscripts - Excellent resource for drafting a manuscript of thesis.
Verb Tense in Journal Articles - Thanks, Del.
ARTICLE WRITING/SUBMISSION PROCESS 5/06
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Hang all relevant data on wall |
Student |
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Review data; develop key message(s); identify target journal |
Student / TP / Lab Group |
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Develop storyboard for article
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Student |
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Review and revise storyboard |
Student / TP / Lab Group |
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Draft article; use journal’s guidelines for authors |
Student |
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Test reading (editing as needed) |
D Bonney / Lab Group |
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Revision |
Student |
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Test reading (editing as needed) |
TP |
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Revision |
Student |
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Final Review |
TP |
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Revision |
Student |
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Committee Review |
Student’s committee |
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Submit |
Student |
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Enjoy beverage of choice |
All student wishes to invite |
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From Seuss-isms: Wise and Witty Prescriptions for Living from the Good Doctor (1997) ISBN: 0-679-88356-8