Some Tips for Writing Science
Published Nov 1, 2022 · M. Carandini
eNeuro
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Abstract
When preparing a scientific paper, we typically write with coauthors who have different backgrounds and styles, and we target readers who have little time and patience. To help both readers and writers, some guidelines can be useful. These include centering the paper on the questions that it addresses, writing simply and briefly, structuring sentences so that new information comes at the end, using separate paragraphs for different points, summarizing each paragraph in its opening sentence, and making figures that minimize ink. These suggestions help make a paper easy to read.
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Key takeawayCenter the paper on the questions it addresses, write simply and briefly, structure sentences with new information at the end, use separate paragraphs for different points, summarize each paragraph in its opening sentence, and minimize ink use in figures.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.
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