Write a Scientific Paper (WASP) — What can I publish [1]? Types of studies. (February 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Grech, Victor
• Is Part Of: Early human development. Volume 129(2019)
• Page Start: 81
• Page End: 83
• Publication Date: 2019-02
• Subjects: Research; Fetus -- Periodicals; Neonatology -- Periodicals; Prenatal influences -- Periodicals; 612.65
• DOI: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2018.12.003
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0378-3782

Abstract

Abstract: As an experienced writer, one is often asked the question "what can I publish" by younger and inexperienced colleagues who must publish. This paper will briefly review the reasons why academics publish and will then outline what kind of papers one may be able to publish with relative ease, using personal experience and citing first hand material as a practical guide. Potential authors must cultivate "a lean and hungry look" as competition from fellow writers is stiff, and editors are choosy. However, do take heart - if we, older colleagues did and can, you can too.