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Writing scientific papers can be both a challenge and a source of satisfaction. As an aspiring member of the scientific community, it's essential to share your research findings with others. This journey requires dedication, from generating data to presenting it in compelling written form. Engage with the process by developing concepts, balancing reading and experimentation, and learning the skills necessary to communicate effectively. Remember, writing takes time and practice, so embrace the journey—perfection isn’t necessary to start.
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Because • Mysupervisorwantsmeto • The others also do • I know I haveto Whywritingpapers? • I wantto, because • I wantthatothersknowwhat I did • I wanttobecome a memberofthescientificcommunity • I lovewriting • It´ssatisfactorytohave a product in myhands • I have to, because I need it to get • PhD • job (in science) • projects • …
Astudythathas not beenpublished was done in vain Ralf Conrad MPI forterrestrialMicrobiology 376 papers (2011) 10 - 20 paper/year
Think ofthepaperbeforeyoustartpracticalwork • Elaborate a conceptfor a potential paper • Generatethedatayouneedforthatpaper • Write it
Whatyoureally do Howmuchenthusiasmdo youallocatetothese different tasks? • Reading • Thinking • Doing experiments • writing Whattheotherssee • Presentations • publications
Writing papers takes time → take your time • Writing papers is a technique → learn it and practice • You will never be perfectly prepared to start writing → lets start