Author: Tuyen Tran
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My Workflow for Drafting an Introduction
Start with the gap, not the background. Write the Intro last.
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How I Turn Raw Results Into an Argument
Group findings by clinical theme and write a topic sentence for each paragraph.
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How I Structure a Discussion Under Time Pressure
The 5-paragraph formula that works for 90% of medical papers.
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Why Methodological Rigor Isn’t Enough
Perfect stats can’t save an irrelevant question. Rigor is the baseline, not the selling point.
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The Logic Behind a Strong Introduction
An intro is a funnel: Broad context -> Specific Problem -> The Gap. Keep it to 3-4 paragraphs.
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The Difference Between Interesting and Publishable
Publishable means it shifts consensus or solves a problem for the journal’s audience.
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What Makes a Research Question Worth Asking
A good question is specific, answerable, and passes the ‘So What?’ test for clinical application.
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The Moment You Should Stop Improving a Paper
How to define ‘Good Enough for Submission’ to avoid endless perfectionism.
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The Hidden Incentives Behind Peer Review
Understand that reviewers are looking for quick heuristics to judge your paper’s credibility.
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Why Academic Writing Is a System, Not a Skill
Use a deterministic system (Outlines, Templates, SOPs) instead of waiting for inspiration.