1. How to Get Research Published in Journals
Rafael Ibarra

2. Session 6
11 Writing the draft (93)

3. 11 Writing the draft Sensible structure Back to basics
The introduction- the hook
Backgruond
The method – the line
Analysis – the sinker
Implications
Review

4. Action points Ch. 11.
Review the points made during this chapter, and work your notes and ideas through to first draft.
Don't work on each word or turn of phrase, but concentrate on pulling the whole piece together. If you have taken this step-by-step approach, congratulations.
Polishing the draft takes work, but you can be confident now that you have a working document.

5. 12 Points of style (102) Elements of style Jargon Big words
Wrong words
Misspelled and missing
Punctuation
Abbreviations and acronyms
Metaphores and clichés
Economy
Descriptors
Tone
Positivity
Manuscipt presentation
Writing an abstract
Sentence one: the purpose
Sentence two: the argument
Sentence three: the conclusions
Setting the pace

6. Action points Ch. 12.
Follow the guidelines given in this chapter. Pay particular attention to your style and language:
Have you used short words in short sentences in short paragraphs, in preference to long words in long sentences in long paragraphs?
Have you used any jargon words? If so, reconsider.
Have you used unexplained acronyms? If so, spell them out. And, remember, if your paper is littered with many different acronyms, even explained, it will be hard to read.
Have you broken up your text with headings and subheadings? As a rule, you should have a heading per page. If not, go back and add some. They make your manuscript visually more attractive and easier to read.