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Writing for a Medical Journal

Creating a well-written article for a medical journal can be a struggle - be sure to check specific instructions for authors, but also take a look at some of the general tips found below!

Instructions to Authors in the Health Sciences (Mulford Library, University of Toledo)
These pages provide links to Web sites which provide instructions to authors for over 6,000 journals in the health and life sciences. All links are to "primary sources" - that is, to publishers and organizations with editorial responsibilities for the titles.
Search or browse by journal to find out the requirements!
Top Reasons for Non-Acceptance of Scientific Articles (University of Minnesota Libraries)
This handout targets common problems with initial manuscripts and can save new authors potential rejection!
Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals: Writing and Editing for Biomedical Publications
Compiled by the ICMJE, these instructions apply to all member publications, including BMJ, JAMA, NEJM, The Lancet, etc.

Reference Shelf: Medical Writing

Citing Medicine: The NLM Style Guide for Authors, Editors, and Publishers by Patrias K, author; Wendling D, editor.
Publication Date: 2015

Writing for Other Health Purposes

Much of our writing is intended for publication, but we also produce EBP summaries, presentations, and posters. These resources target these specific styles.

Mayfield Handbook of Technical & Scientific Writing
The Web-based version of The Mayfield Handbook of Scientific and Technical Writing is the result of more than ten years of collaborative development at MIT.
Writing Guides and Style Manuals in the Biological and Health Sciences (University of Minnesota Libraries)
A helpful overview of writing guides, checklists, and other writing resources.

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The Graduate Health & Life Sciences Research Library at Georgetown University Medical Center

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Writing for a Medical Journal

Reference Shelf: Medical Writing

Writing for Other Health Purposes

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