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Beginning with the methods used by some well-known writers, Chap. 3 discusses classic outline use, the IMRaD model of presenting reports of clinical research, and first-person writing. There are tips on making writing readable and vigorous, how to write more efficiently, and the time when a writer may be gifted with a creative thought about the work in progress. This chapter also discusses the impact factor and how it may influence where writers submit their best papers.
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Taylor, R.B. (2015). The Process of Medical Writing. In: What Every Medical Writer Needs to Know. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-20264-8_3
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