Korean J Radiol.  2012 Feb;13(Suppl 1):S1-S11. 10.3348/kjr.2012.13.S1.S1.

ABC's of Writing Medical Papers in English

• Baron TH

• KMID: 1372861
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/kjr.2012.13.S1.S1

Abstract

Publishing medical papers in English is important as English remains the predominant language for most medical papers (both electronic and traditional journal publications). In addition, journals with the highest impact factors are published in English and a publication in English thus enhances the visibility of authors and their institutions, and is important for promotion in some academic centers. This article reviews the basic principles that will help you successfully publish a manuscript in English. Although other books and articles are available on this subject, there are relatively few references. The present article is based on this author's experience of publishing nearly 400 articles in English. It will emphasize writing original articles, but the principles can be applied to virtually any type of manuscript.

Keyword

Publishing; Writing; Research design

MeSH Terms

Humans
Journal Impact Factor
*Language
*Periodicals as Topic
Publishing
Republic of Korea
Research Design
*Writing

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  Fig. 1 Example of high quality illustration showing malignant colonic obstruction and subsequent indwelling self-expandable metal stent.

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