Publishing as a Student
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A student named Elspeth Hill published a case study in the Student BMJ about a man with a lump in his breast. The document discusses Hill's experience publishing this case study as a student, including receiving feedback from reviewers that pointed out several issues that needed to be addressed before recommending publication. It provides advice for students looking to publish, such as starting with a supportive publication, writing with purpose, and being informed to maximize chances of success.
Publishing as a Student
- 1. Publishing as a student: case study Elspeth Hill
- 2. Perspective
- 3. The 3 R’s • Reading • ‘Riting • Reviewing
- 4. Opportunity • SSC - breast surgery case study • Blind leading the blind • Obstacles
- 5. Reviewers’ comments: “There are a several points that I believe need addressing before I would recommend publication:”
- 6. Hill EJR, Allen C, Walls J. A man with a lump in his breast. Student BMJ 2009; 17: 73-4.
- 7. A plan: 1. Start somewhere supportive 2. Write with purpose 3. Be informed to maximise chances