Writing and Publishing Scientific Articles Course Workbook

Writing the Methods and Results Sections

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Methods and Results — Prospective Studies Worksheet

Methods

Use past tense.

• Provide enough detail to permit duplication.

• Include the information below if appropriate and in the most logical sequence.

Patient recruitment

eligibility criteria (inclusion and exclusion)

setting(s) / location(s) where data collected

sample size (how determined, interim analyses, stopping rules, if applicable)

Ethical considerations

IRB approval

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