Before You Start Your Research: How to Publish a Research Paper

"A string of impressive publications can propel a young scientist to the next academic stage, whereas an insufficient publication record can derail a career. Publications are the main way scientists publicize their work, and ultimately, it is by their papers that they will be judged."

- Kelner K. Tips for publishing in scientific journals. Science. 2007;4:1-4.

As healthcare practitioners, learners, academics, or researchers, the pressure to publish is often there. Whether it is for academic advancement, building your reputation, disseminating knowledge, publicizing a great new discovery, sharing our hard work, or the sheer pleasure of it. But how do you start? How can we publish an article in a high quality peer-reviewed journal? Read on for more tips and resources to help you in your publication journey.

Guyatt GH, Brian Haynes R. Preparing reports for publication and responding to reviewers’ comments. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology. 2006;59(9):900-906

Kelner K. Tips for publishing in scientific journals. Science. 2007;4:1-4

Shaikh AA. 7 steps to publishing in a scientific journal [Internet]. Elsevier Connect. Elsevier; 2016 [cited 2019 Feb 20]. Available from: https://www.elsevier.com/connect/story/career-development/career-tips-and-advice/7-steps-to-publishing-in-a-scientific-journal

Simera I, Altman DG. Reporting medical research. International journal of clinical practice. 2013 Aug 1;67(8):710-6.

European Association of Science Editors. 2018. EASE Guidelines for Authors and Translators of Scientific Articles to be Published in English. European Science Editing 44(4):e1-e16. doi:10.20316/ESE.2018.44.e1

See an overview of the whole Publication Cycle.