An Insider's Guide to Academic Publishing in Orthopaedic and Spine Surgery
- 1st Edition - February 27, 2025
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Author: Andrew J. Schoenfeld
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 2 8 9 0 - 9
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 2 8 9 1 - 6
An Insider's Guide to Academic Publishing in Orthopaedic and Spine Surgery provides detailed guidelines on the design, execution, synthesis, and communication of research. It is… Read more
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Request a sales quoteAn Insider's Guide to Academic Publishing in Orthopaedic and Spine Surgery provides detailed guidelines on the design, execution, synthesis, and communication of research. It is divided into four sections: General Considerations, Conduct of the Research and Writing, Submission Strategy, and Post-Production. Each section offers practical advice and insights to help researchers navigate the complex process of academic publishing. Additionally, the book covers preparing a CV and building a research program, making it an invaluable tool for students, post-grads, residents, and fellows who seek direction in publishing articles or presenting at conferences.
Authored by a leader in orthopedic and spine surgery, this guide aims to enhance the academic success of individuals at various stages of their careers.
Authored by a leader in orthopedic and spine surgery, this guide aims to enhance the academic success of individuals at various stages of their careers.
- Provides tips on how to think about, and conduct, research for success in high impact orthopedic journals
- Presents an inside look into the often opaque journal review process and how papers are reviewed at the editorial level
- Includes step-by-step approach to efficient generation of manuscripts, as well as associated research products, including conference abstracts and presentations
Clinicians, researchers, and trainees (medical students, residents, clinical fellows, research fellows) in orthopaedic surgery; academic nursing
- Title of Book
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- About the author
- Acknowledgments
- Foreword
- Preface
- Chapter 1. Why academic publishing?
- Abstract
- References
- Chapter 2. Research team roles and responsibilities
- Abstract
- Core (lead) research positions
- Support positions
- Specialty positions
- Chapter 3. Mentorship and sponsorship in academic medicine
- Abstract
- The clinical mentor
- The research mentor
- The career mentor
- Securing your mentors
- Making the most of mentoring
- Mentor phenotypes
- Mentee phenotypes
- References
- Chapter 4. Transition to independence
- Abstract
- Grant writing
- The research idea
- Efficiency always in all ways
- Chapter 5. Measuring academic productivity
- Abstract
- References
- Chapter 6. Approaches to writing the research paper
- Abstract
- Chapter 7. Writing the research paper—the introduction
- Abstract
- What does your research involve and why is your research important?
- Why did you conduct your research?
- What did you do in your research effort?
- Pitfalls and missteps in the introduction
- Chapter 8. Writing the research paper—The methods section
- Abstract
- Description of the study substrate
- Study-specific definitions and protocols
- Technical considerations
- Experimental details
- Statistical testing
- Pitfalls and missteps in the methods section
- Chapter 9. Writing the research paper—the results section
- Abstract
- Pitfalls and missteps in the results section
- Chapter 10. Writing the research paper—The Discussion
- Abstract
- Lay summary
- Literature context
- Strengths and relevance
- Limitations
- Conclusions
- Pitfalls and missteps in the Discussion section
- Chapter 11. Consideration for tables and figures
- Abstract
- Considerations for tables
- Considerations for figures
- Considerations for the use of supplemental exhibits
- Considerations for table and figure legends
- Pitfalls and missteps in developing tables and figures
- Chapter 12. How to write conference and research paper abstracts
- Abstract
- When to compose the abstract
- General abstract format
- Abstract style
- Abstract composition
- Conference abstract Introduction
- Research abstract Introduction
- Conference abstract Methods section
- Research abstract Methods section
- Conference abstract Results section
- Research abstract Results section
- Conference abstract Conclusions section
- Research abstract Conclusions section
- Word count usage
- Conference abstract tables and figures
- Assigning levels of evidence
- Reference
- Chapter 13. Developing a submission strategy
- Abstract
- The publishing landscape and journal tiers
- Chapter 14. Understanding the journal review process
- Abstract
- Chapter 15. Reading and reviewing scientific research
- Abstract
- Reading a paper
- Reviewing a paper
- Chapter 16. How to revise your manuscript
- Abstract
- Pitfalls and missteps in the revision process
- Chapter 17. Postrejection engagement with journals
- Abstract
- Chapter 18. Advancement in the editorial process
- Abstract
- Chapter 19. Putting together a conference presentation
- Abstract
- Chapter 20. Parting thoughts and words of encouragement
- Abstract
- Epilogue
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: February 27, 2025
- Imprint: Academic Press
- No. of pages: 298
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443328909
- eBook ISBN: 9780443328916
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Andrew J. Schoenfeld
Dr. Schoenfeld is a Professor at Harvard Medical School and Vice Chair for Clinical Academic Affairs at Brigham and Women’s. He's published over 380 papers in scientific literature and edited three textbooks. With grants from the NIH, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the DoD, his research into treatment decisions for spinal metastases and opioid use after surgery have been influential nationwide. He's the youngest Deputy Editor ever at the pre-eminent orthopaedic research journal, The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. Previously Deputy Editor at The Spine Journal and Section Editor at the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma and is currently Editor in Chief of the journal Spine. He's also the co-host of the podcast Your Case is on Hold, the official podcast of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. Dr. Schoenfeld is a member of the Board of Directors for the North American Spine Society and Chairs the Resident and Fellow Education Committee.
Affiliations and expertise
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