Research Paper Editing: HELP!

[Turtlez]

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I need to edit a research paper for publication. Please give me some advice on how I should go about doing this. What are some things I should be aware of? Normally, what does editing entail? Any and all info is appreciated. THANKS GUYS!

 

[tiedyeddog]

I need to edit a research paper for publication. Please give me some advice on how I should go about doing this. What are some things I should be aware of? Normally, what does editing entail? Any and all info is appreciated. THANKS GUYS!

You need to pull up a recent paper related to your specific project (preferably from your lab if your data was based off someone elses previous work) and read the papers cited in that article. Know the previous research really well.

I find this order of typing the most efficient:

1. type up the results section. Doing this first will give you a great understanding of the project. Type up the titles for any images.

2. Type up the conclusions. Again, you'll need to have a firm grasp of the results and past literature to make your best conclusion.

3. finally, type up abstract and methods.

Lastly, you should be prepared for the dreaded revision phase. Often during this time reviewers will come back with other needed experiments to be done, yada yada. This can take months to years to complete, it's all up to luck and the reviewers.

Good luck!

Edit: damn you said editing, not writing....
forget what I said. read some previous papers cited in yours and get an idea what they're talking about. read for clarity and how "scientific" it sounds.

 

[NeuroLAX]

You need to pull up a recent paper related to your specific project (preferably from your lab if your data was based off someone elses previous work) and read the papers cited in that article. Know the previous research really well.

I find this order of typing the most efficient:

1. type up the results section. Doing this first will give you a great understanding of the project. Type up the titles for any images.

2. Type up the conclusions. Again, you'll need to have a firm grasp of the results and past literature to make your best conclusion.

3. finally, type up abstract and methods.

Lastly, you should be prepared for the dreaded revision phase. Often during this time reviewers will come back with other needed experiments to be done, yada yada. This can take months to years to complete, it's all up to luck and the reviewers.

Good luck!

Edit: damn you said editing, not writing....
forget what I said. read some previous papers cited in yours and get an idea what they're talking about. read for clarity and how "scientific" it sounds.

Excellent guide to writing! I find it to be the most bearable 😀

I agree with reviewing other related papers and getting a feel for how these scientific papers are worded. I can be verbose at times when writing, so cutting it down to as few words as needed and still be precise and to the point was the most difficult part of editing for me.

 

[Turtlez]

tiedyedogg: thank you for the writing instructions

 

[NeuroLAX]

congrats on the publication, btw. 👍

Is it clinical or bench?

 

[Turtlez]

It's clinical. Editing will be my only involvement in the project. Is that odd?

 

[NeuroLAX]

It's clinical. Editing will be my only involvement in the project. Is that odd?

I don't think it's odd. Learning how to edit will help you in the future, should you continue research. Still a publication to your name, right?

 

[Turtlez]

I don't think it's odd. Learning how to edit will help you in the future, should you continue research. Still a publication to your name, right?

Good point