How to Write a Better Scientific Paper for Publication

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HOW TO WRITE A BETTER SCIENTIFIC PAPER FOR PUBLICATION


Introduction  To help you write better

scientific papers for publication here are some useful tips.


Title  While describing the content keep the title specific and

simple.  Don’t use technical jargons that are difficult to understand.

Try to keep it brief.


Abstract  Do not stuff the abstract with too many details. Keep it

short.  Your focus should be on grabbing the reader’s interest with

the first declaration.


Introduction  The introduction should have the most relevant details of

your work, and explain why.  By focussing on the most important issues, present the

background of your work.


Results and Discussion  Your research and discussion must be useful yet brief  Focus on important details and not smaller parts  Remember the discussion of unanticipated results is often

priceless as focusing on the expected findings.


References  Your reference section should include the current literature

so that it will be up to date  To save time make use of reference management software


Timing  Set a regular time to write  Depending on when you tend to function best choose the

time


Citing  Try to use your own words  While using other’s words put them in quotation marks. If

the sentence is long use indent.  If the idea or fact is not your own state the source


Writing  Avoid long sentences and paragraphs  Make use of simple graphics  Use subheads, italics and bullets


Editing  Read the final version several times before submitting your

research paper for publication  If possible, get the help of a friend or colleague to edit the

manuscript or at least ask for suggestions


Conclusion The goal of peer review is to assess the quality of articles submitted for publication. Visit JSPWN for the publication of journal of signal processing and wireless network. The science and technology articles you publishing here were get peer reviewed and enhance the quality of the journal articles.


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