title: On writing for publication.
abstract: Every action people take has a ripple effect on others. Whether they work at the bench, as a manager, as an educator, or in some other position, laboratorians make a difference in the lives of patients, colleagues, students, and the general public. We need to talk with others about professional issues, inside and outside our profession. One way to connect with others is through writing articles. This article streamlines writing processes for laboratorians (regardless of whether they are experienced writers, writing novices, or have never written anything for publication before) by presenting useful checklists and suggestions that can ease the way to writing for publication.
authors.affiliation: llemery@usa.net
authors.forename: L D
authors.initials: LD
authors.lastname: Lemery
mesh_terms: D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D017056:Medical Laboratory Personnel / Q000592:standards*; D013677:Medical Laboratory Science / Q000592:standards*; D017712:Peer Review, Research; D010934:Planning Techniques; D011361:Professional Competence; D011643:Publishing; D014481:United States; D014956:Writing / Q000592:standards*