How to Write a Better Manuscript

The publication of study results, critical reviews, or opinions shares ideas among scientists and advances areas of research. Following the target journal’s instructions to authors is essential. The introduction of the article should contain a clearly stated research question. The methods should be written so other scientists can repeat your work. The results section should include only results from prespecified analyses. In addition to placing the work into perspective with other studies, the discussion section should note the study’s limitations and feature the study’s conclusions.