The art and science of writing manuscripts

Reflections on Impact Assessment Research Scholarship From Editor and Academic Perspectives

“…Arceci 2004) not just simply describing what was done, and backed up with appropriate rationale (i.e. with references) for the choice of methods; and • writing for a particular audience (e.g.…”

Writing a Properly Structured and Well Developed Research Article

“…Robert J. Arceci, editor-in-chief of Pediatric Blood and Cancer, emphatically counsels against the use of declarative titles, especially those that make a strong statement. In a 2004 editorial he wrote "Strong declarative statements may help to sell newspapers, but they tend to overemphasize or inflate conclusions and are usually not appropriate for scientific publications" (Arceci, 2004).…”

Writing Manuscripts for Peer Review: Your Guide to Not Annoying Reviewers and Increasing Your Chances of Success

“…Publishing your work is a necessary part of achieving success in an academic and research career. Moreover, as Arceci wisely observes, it is our obligation to our patients, our discipline, our colleagues, our sponsors and yes, ourselves [1]. The ability to articulate your ideas and contribute to the body of knowledge in your discipline is an essential skill and, happily, one that can be cultivated and refined.…”