A paper conveys a story based on a consistent storyline

The quality of research is largely determined by the research implementation plan, that is, the basic concept and design of the research.It begins with settling on a research question to solve a problem, expanding on the theory, and generating evidence that will be useful in nursing practice.Because research cannot be conducted alone, it is particularly important to have colleagues with skills at managing research, in an environment that will assist you in developing your research skills.When preparing to write a paper, first consider the development of the argument, consistency, and its overall structure.In many cases, the title and abstract will be the only portions disseminated, so they will need to convey sufficient information.The title should clearly indicate the content, and the abstract should summarize the paper as a whole.Keywords should avoid terms that are overly general.Also note that "affiliation" refers to the institution where the research was conducted, not the authors' affiliations at the time the manuscript is submitted.The standardized structure for papers is the so-called IMRAD (Introduction, Methods, Results And Discussion) format.The Introduction is the section that writes "What was researched?" "Why was it researched?"It clearly explains the originality and novelty, and objectives of the research, cites related research, and briefly describes what is known and what is not known.The Methods section covers "What did you do specifically?"and "Why can you trust your results?" and describes in detail what research you undertook to ensure reproducibility.The Results section is where you write "What did you find out?" describing what you discovered and demonstrate the results that correspond to the research objectives.The Discussion section is where you write "What do the results signify?" "What can you do with this?" explaining how the research contributes to the advancement of scientific knowledge while noting possible applications to nursing practice while acknowledging the limitations of the research.Note that what you wrote in the Introduction and Results should not be repeated in the Discussion section.Finally, the Conclusion is where you indicate "What was learned from conducting the research?"and provide answers to the questions based on what you verified and examined in the research.The Conclusion is not a summary of the paper, so its content should avoid overlap with the Abstract.By applying the IMRAD format you are able to spell out the process of scientific discovery in an orderly manner, effectively communicate your thoughts to the reader, and improve the reader's understanding.During the peer review, the Abstract, Introduction, and Conclusion are particularly important for helping reviewers understand the value of your paper.Structure your paper to clarify what was the problem, what actions you undertook, and what impactful results you obtained, composing a story that unfolds chronologically.A successful paper will be a story with a consistent storyline that will be easy for readers to understand and be interesting.Because the general content of the research can often be grasped just by viewing the figures and tables, it is also important to create convincing figures and tables.Then, thoroughly review and revise your paper before submitting it.Editorial boards and peer reviewers of top journals are perennially busy.Therefore, write the Abstract, Introduction, and Conclusion so that it is easy for readers to understand the findings.The journey from conducting research, composing a paper, and submitting it for publication is a long one, but winning acceptance after going through rejections and revisions promises a sense of exhilaration and genuine feeling of accomplishment.