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The main aim of any research endeavor is to disseminate research findings among the scientific community and enrich scientific knowledge. The two most common scientific dissemination modes are journal articles and conference proceedings. Whichever route you decide to follow, the scientific writing that needs to be partaken typically follows the IMRaD format, i.e., Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion-Conclusion. This format is applicable for abstracts (unless an unstructured abstract is specifically required), scientific research articles, and conference poster or oral presentations. Understanding the importance of each IMRaD section along with the role of a clear and informative title is your road to success. This also applies to proper citation of other people’s work, ideas, and thoughts. This chapter will guide you, through a stepwise approach, to understand the various elements that make up a successful scientific article, an abstract, a conference poster, and an oral presentation.
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Cuschieri, S. (2022). How to Structure a Scientific Article, Conference Poster and Presentation. In: A Roadmap to Successful Scientific Publishing. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-99295-8_3
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