Write a Scientific Paper (WASP): Guidelines for reporting medical research. (July 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Grech, Victor
• Is Part Of: Early human development. Volume 134(2019)
• Page Start: 55
• Page End: 57
• Publication Date: 2019-07
• Subjects: Fetus -- Periodicals; Neonatology -- Periodicals; Prenatal influences -- Periodicals; 612.65
• DOI: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2019.05.014
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0378-3782

Abstract

Abstract: Several guidelines have been created in an attempt to raise the quality of different kinds of studies. These also attempt to ensure that research is reported accurately and transparently. Six such guidelines (CONSORT, MOOSE, PRISMA, SPIRIT, STARD, and STROBE) will be briefly discussed in this paper. The purpose of these guidelines is "to create a manual for the authors to follow, which should lead to total transparency, accurate reporting, and easier assessment of the validity of reported research findings." This goal has not been completely reached and it remains uncertain how it can as mandatory and full implementation at the journal end would entail significant and costly man-hours.