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Storytelling tips, Part 4 – Discussion
First, let’s get the disclosures out of the way: There is no magic formula for writing the discussion section, as it very much depends on what your study found. 😄 🌟 However, one can’t overestimate the importance of having a good discussion section. Discussion puts the results into context and draws a bottom line under…
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Storytelling tips, Part 3 – Results
📰 The results section of a primary clinical manuscript is traditionally less flexible in terms of structure and flow than the same section of a preclinical paper. Your story flow is predefined before you even begin writing: first describe the study design 🛣️ , then the patient population 🗣️ , then the primary endpoint results,…
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Storytelling tips, Part 2 – Introduction
(A general note first: these tips are tailored to writing a primary research manuscript describing the results of a clinical study; however, you may find that a lot of advice can be translated to other publication types) 💡 Introduction or background section lays foundation for the whole study. It should inspire the reader’s curiosity about…
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Storytelling tips, Part 1
Ever tried mixing sliced tomatoes, champignons, red onions, olives, and grated cheese and heating up the mixture at 200°C? Bet you don’t find this very appetising. 😄 Now imagine that these ingredients are spread in orderly layers on top of a dough base and baked until the crust is golden, the cheese has melted, and…
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Therapy area expertise
💡 All medical writers list therapy area expertise in their CV and portfolio, but how do we know that we have achieved true expertise?The standard response probably revolves around treatment guidelines, FDA/EMA approvals ✅ and clinical data 📈 of pivotal Phase 3 studies.However, personally, I found that additional knowledge is what marks you as a…
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