How to Write a Scientific Article

Writing a scientific article is a big challenge for residents clinical faculties and investigators especially if they have not received formal training in scientific writing. Scientific writing requires the competence in two dimensions including scientific capabilities and art of scientific writing. Scientific competence is an indicator of author's strength in the science aspect of their research. The competence in art of scientific writing indicates author's abilities in writing and selection and sequencing of paper's content. Original papers in Medical Sciences include sections such as title abstract introduction material and methods results discussion conclusion acknowledgement and references. Knowledge of the role of each section and the way they are written enable authors to write their papers in a more appropriate manner.