Manuscript Writing
The following resources from ASHA and other sources provide the requirements for publication in ASHA journals, including recognized reporting standards, as well as general tips on manuscript writing.
Publishing in ASHA Journals
ASHA Journals Academy Author Resource Center
A step-by-step guide to publishing your research, the Academy provides information on selecting a journal, preparing and submitting a manuscript, what to expect in peer review, an overview of production steps, and tips to help you maximize the impact of your work.
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The Manuscript Preparation section provides instructions and tips on writing and formatting your manuscript, including instructions on authorship criteria, manuscript sections, bias and language, reference style, publication ethics, and links to recognized reporting standards including
- Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT)
For randomized controlled trials - Transparent Reporting of Evaluations with Nonrandomized Designs (TREND)
For non-randomized trials - Standards for Reporting of Diagnostic Accuracy (STARD)
For studies of diagnostic accuracy
- Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT)
Manuscript Writing Tips
ASHA's Clinical Research Education (CREd) Library Publishing Resources
Includes presentations from multiple sources, including ASHA's Pathwaysand Lessons for Success programs
- "Tips for Publishing" by Christy Ludlow
- "Developing a Successful Research Career: Where to Publish" by Ray Kent
- "Establishing a Lab Environment for the Responsible Conduct of Research: Authorship" by Mario Svirsky
Writing Scientific Manuscripts: A Guide for Undergraduates [PDF]
An introduction to the publication process, peer review, and writing scientific manuscripts; published in Journal of Young Investigators
How to Write a Paper in Scientific Journal Style and Format
Information on how to write each section of a paper; from Bates College
Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)
One section is devoted to research writing and provides specific guidance on research paper general format, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and references, based on the American Psychological Association (APA) Formatting and Style Guide (7th Edition)
APA Style Blog
Experts who work with APA Style every day post weekly about writing, publishing, and APA Style
Journal/Author Name Estimator (JANE)
Identifies potential journals to which you might submit your manuscript, as well as potential reviewers and citations; from The Biosemantics Group
Chapter 10: Getting Published and Increasing Your Visibility [PDF]
Tips on where, when, and how to publish; from Making the Right Moves: A Practical Guide to Scientific Management for Postdocs and New Faculty (2nd ed.; Burroughs Wellcome Fund and Howard Hughes Medical Institute)
Publishing a Technical Article
Information for undergraduates on publishing a technical article; from webGURU, Northeastern University
