Scientific writing considerations: the title, abstract and keywords

Authors

  • Yuri Castro-Rodríguez Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Facultad de Odontología. Lima, Perú
  • Manuel Antonio Mattos-Vela Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Facultad de Odontología. Lima, Perú
  • Aron Aliaga-Del Castillo Universidad de São Paulo, Facultad de Odontología de Bauru. São Paulo, Brasil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/os.v21i1.14431

Keywords:

Dentistry, Medical writing, Publications for science diffusion, Scientific communication and diffusion

Abstract

The term scientific writing includes all standardized norms and protocols to achieve the adequate writing and diffusion of manuscripts in scientific journals. A scientific article’s first segments are usually the most read and depending on them the reader is encouraged to read the entire article. The proper wording of a title, abstract and key words allows the reader to understand and be interested in the research carried out. In addition, it simplifies the article’s search in databases and improves to more quickly diffusion. This scientific note summarizes the main recommendations and guidelines for the proper way to write a scientific article`s title, abstract and key words.

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Author Biographies

  • Yuri Castro-Rodríguez, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Facultad de Odontología. Lima, Perú
    Magíster en Educación
  • Manuel Antonio Mattos-Vela, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Facultad de Odontología. Lima, Perú
    Doctor en Estomatología.
  • Aron Aliaga-Del Castillo, Universidad de São Paulo, Facultad de Odontología de Bauru. São Paulo, Brasil.
    Maestro en Ortodoncia.

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Published

2018-03-21

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Section

Scientific Note

How to Cite

1.
Castro-Rodríguez Y, Mattos-Vela MA, Aliaga-Del Castillo A. Scientific writing considerations: the title, abstract and keywords. Odontol Sanmarquina [Internet]. 2018 Mar. 21 [cited 2024 Jul. 17];21(1):63-8. Available from: https://revistasinvestigacion.unmsm.edu.pe/index.php/odont/article/view/14431