TY - JOUR
T1 - How to write a discussion section?
AU - Şanli, Öner
AU - Erdem, Selçuk
AU - Tefik, Tzevat
PY - 2013
Y1 - 2013
N2 - Writing manuscripts to describe study outcomes, although not easy, is the main task of an academician. The aim of the present review is to outline the main aspects of writing the discussion section of a manuscript. Additionally, we address various issues regarding manuscripts in general. It is advisable to work on a manuscript regularly to avoid losing familiarity with the article. On principle, simple, clear and effective language should be used throughout the text. In addition, a pre-peer review process is recommended to obtain feedback on the manuscript. The discussion section can be written in 3 parts: an introductory paragraph, intermediate paragraphs and a conclusion paragraph. For intermediate paragraphs, a "divide and conquer" approach, meaning a full paragraph describing each of the study endpoints, can be used. In conclusion, academic writing is similar to other skills, and practice makes perfect.
AB - Writing manuscripts to describe study outcomes, although not easy, is the main task of an academician. The aim of the present review is to outline the main aspects of writing the discussion section of a manuscript. Additionally, we address various issues regarding manuscripts in general. It is advisable to work on a manuscript regularly to avoid losing familiarity with the article. On principle, simple, clear and effective language should be used throughout the text. In addition, a pre-peer review process is recommended to obtain feedback on the manuscript. The discussion section can be written in 3 parts: an introductory paragraph, intermediate paragraphs and a conclusion paragraph. For intermediate paragraphs, a "divide and conquer" approach, meaning a full paragraph describing each of the study endpoints, can be used. In conclusion, academic writing is similar to other skills, and practice makes perfect.
KW - Academic medicine
KW - Discussion section
KW - Writing a manuscript
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U2 - 10.5152/tud.2013.049
DO - 10.5152/tud.2013.049
M3 - Article
C2 - 26328131
AN - SCOPUS:84885108799
SN - 1300-5804
VL - 39
SP - 20
EP - 24
JO - Turk Uroloji Dergisi
JF - Turk Uroloji Dergisi
IS - SUPPL. 1
ER -