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European Journal of Plastic Surgery
Published in: European Journal of Plastic Surgery 5/2018

01-10-2018 | Master Class in Plastic Surgery

How to avoid common errors in writing scientific manuscripts

Authors: Franco A. Maiorana, Horacio F. Mayer

Published in: European Journal of Plastic Surgery | Issue 5/2018

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Abstract

When writing scientific manuscripts, many important details are left a side which many times causes the rejection of the manuscript from high impact journals. Scientific writing is a combination of a comprehensive literature search and study, collection of statistical data, and a clear and concise structured writing, while avoiding common and known errors. The knowledge and implementation of basic rules of style, structure, and presentation when writing a scientific paper increase the chances of success and ultimately publication. This article aims to contribute with the existing information on how to recognize and avoid common errors for a successful scientific writing and consequently being published.
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Metadata
Title
How to avoid common errors in writing scientific manuscripts
Authors
Franco A. Maiorana
Horacio F. Mayer
Publication date
01-10-2018
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
European Journal of Plastic Surgery / Issue 5/2018
Print ISSN: 0930-343X
Electronic ISSN: 1435-0130
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-018-1418-z

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