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Writing and Publishing Scientific Articles
7. Avoid uninformative phrases such as “A Study of,” “A Report of,” “The treatment of,” or “The Effects of.” They tell you nothing about the content of the paper.
8. Use subtitles sparingly; write your main title so it can stand alone. (However, a subtitle is appropriate for identifying a collaborative group responsible for a study.)
9. Use approved generic or common nonproprietary names rather than trade names of chemical names for drugs and chemicals. (However, use the trade name if your study is comparing brands or you are reporting something about a specific brand.)
Format
1. Check the journal’s instructions for authors for specific guidelines about phrases vs. sentences, length limits (word count or character count, including spaces), and capitalization style.
2. Avoid using abbreviations and acronyms.
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