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How to write Good research Article and Get Published

How to write Good research Article and Get Published

Article by Prof. S. M. BHATT

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  1. Title. write title
  2. Keywords. write Keywords
  3. Abstract.
  4. Introduction.
  5. Material and methods
  6. Research Description
  7. Main body. Discussion % analysis
  8. Conclusion.
  9. References and citations.

Writing a good research article requires careful planning, organization, and adherence to specific guidelines. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you write a high-quality research article:

  1. Choose a Research Topic: Select a topic that is interesting, relevant, and has scope for original research. Ensure that your topic aligns with the goals and objectives of your field of study.
  2. Conduct a Literature Review: Before you begin writing, conduct a thorough review of existing literature related to your research topic. This will help you understand the current state of knowledge, identify research gaps, and situate your work within the broader context of the field.
  3. Define Research Objectives and Hypotheses: Clearly state the research objectives and, if applicable, develop hypotheses that you intend to test or explore through your study. Your objectives should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).
  4. Design a Methodology: Describe the research methodology you used to collect data or conduct experiments. Provide detailed information about the study design, sample selection, data collection instruments, and data analysis techniques. Ensure that your methodology is rigorous, replicable, and ethical.
  5. Present Results and Findings: Report your findings in a clear and concise manner. Use tables, graphs, and charts to present data effectively. Ensure that your results are organized logically and presented in a way that supports your research objectives and hypotheses.
  6. Interpret and Discuss Results: Interpret the findings of your study and relate them to existing literature. Discuss any unexpected or contradictory results and provide possible explanations. Analyze the implications of your findings and their significance in advancing knowledge in your field.
  7. Write the Introduction and Abstract: Start your article with a compelling introduction that provides background information on the topic, highlights the research gap, and states the purpose of your study. Write a concise and informative abstract that summarizes the main points of your article, including the research problem, methodology, key findings, and implications.
  8. Structure the Article: Organize your article into sections, including an introduction, literature review, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusion. Use subheadings to guide readers through each section. Ensure that there is a logical flow of ideas and that each section connects seamlessly with the others.
  9. Use Clear and Concise Language: Write in a clear, concise, and precise manner. Use simple and jargon-free language to ensure that your article is accessible to a wide audience. Avoid ambiguity and provide definitions for any technical terms or acronyms used.
  10. Cite and Reference Sources: Give credit to the authors of the research you have cited by including accurate and consistent in-text citations and a comprehensive reference list. Follow the citation style recommended by your target journal or publication.
  11. Proofread and Edit: Revise your article for clarity, coherence, and grammar. Eliminate any spelling, punctuation, or grammatical errors. Ensure that your article conforms to the formatting guidelines provided by your target journal.
  12. Seek Feedback and Revise: Before submitting your article, seek feedback from peers, mentors, or experts in your field. Incorporate their suggestions and revise your article accordingly. This process will help improve the quality and impact of your research.

Table 1

Typical structure of a research paper

Introduction 
    State why the problem you address is important 
    State what is lacking in the current knowledge 
    State the objectives of your study or the research question 
Methods 
    Describe the context and setting of the study 
    Specify the study design 
    Describe the ‘population’ (patients, doctors, hospitals, etc.) 
    Describe the sampling strategy 
    Describe the intervention (if applicable) 
    Identify the main study variables 
    Describe data collection instruments and procedures 
    Outline analysis methods 
Results 
    Report on data collection and recruitment (response rates, etc.) 
    Describe participants (demographic, clinical condition, etc.) 
    Present key findings with respect to the central research question 
    Present secondary findings (secondary outcomes, subgroup analyses, etc.) 
Discussion 
    State the main findings of the study 
    Discuss the main results with reference to previous research 
    Discuss policy and practice implications of the results 
    Analyse the strengths and limitations of the study 
    Offer perspectives for future work 

Table 2

Common mistakes seen in manuscripts submitted to this journal

The research question is not specified 
The stated aim of the paper is tautological (e.g. ‘The aim of this paper is to describe what we did’) or vague (e.g. ‘We explored issues related to X’) 
The structure of the paper is chaotic (e.g. methods are described in the Results section) 
The manuscripts does not follow the journal’s instructions for authors 
The paper much exceeds the maximum number of words allowed 
The Introduction is an extensive review of the literature 
Methods, interventions and instruments are not described in sufficient detail 
Results are reported selectively (e.g. percentages without frequencies, P-values without measures of effect) 
The same results appear both in a table and in the text 
Detailed tables are provided for results that do not relate to the main research question 
In the Introduction and Discussion, key arguments are not backed up by appropriate references 
References are out of date or cannot be accessed by most readers 
The Discussion does not provide an answer to the research question 
The Discussion overstates the implications of the results and does not acknowledge the limitations of the study 
The paper is written in poor English 

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