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Writing & Publishing
The Research Medical Library can support you throughout the writing and publishing process—from searching the literature to writing the manuscript to promoting your published work. Our scientific editors and librarians offer classes, online resources, consultations, and editing to help your manuscript impress reviewers, reach the right readers, and make the biggest possible impact.
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Classes
Writing and Publishing Scientific Articles
A 2-day workshop for clinical and basic science trainees. Topics include the structure and content of biomedical research articles, navigating the peer review process, publication ethics, techniques for clear and cohesive writing, and more.
Writing Scientific Articles
A 1-day workshop for faculty. Topics include the structure and content of biomedical research articles, current issues in scientific publishing, techniques for clear and cohesive writing, and more.
Online Classes
The Library offers regular online classes to provide training and advice on a variety of topics related to scientific writing and publishing. Topics include avoiding plagiarism, choosing a journal, using EndNote, navigating the peer review process, predatory publishing practices, writing review articles, and writing clinical case reports. View class recordings or find the schedule of upcoming classes.
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Editing
Our experienced scientific editors edit research manuscripts and grant proposals for MD Anderson faculty, staff, and trainees, free of charge. Learn more about our editing services.
Consultations
Online consultations are available on topics such as:
- EndNote
- Manuscript Formatting
- Citation styles (AMA, APA, etc.)

Word for Word
Word for Word provides advice on correct and precise word usage for biomedical writers. Each column represents the consensus of Editing Services' 13 editors.

The Write Stuff
The Write Stuff is our quarterly newsletter that keeps you up to date on the latest trends in scientific publishing, notes changes in NIH grant policies, and offers advice on writing and publishing.
AMA
Manual of Style
The AMA Manual of Style: A Guide for Authors and Editors, 11th edition, is available to read online. The manual covers a range of issues including punctuation and grammar, authorship and scientific misconduct, and preparing articles for publication.