Writing the materials and methods
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-1-2008
Abstract
When writing scientific papers to share their research findings with their peers, it is not enough for researchers to just communicate the results of their study; it is equally important to explain the process by which they arrived at their results, so that the study can be replicated to validate the observations. The materials and methods section is used to describe the experimental design and provide sufficient details so that a competent colleague can repeat the experiment. A good materials and methods section will enable readers to evaluate the research performed and replicate the study, if necessary.
Keywords
medical writing, materials and methods, methodology
Divisions
fac_med
Publication Title
Singapore Medical Journal
Volume
49
Issue
11
Publisher
Stamford Publishing Pte Ltd / Singapore Medical Association
Additional Information
Department of Biomedical Imaging, Biomedical Imaging and Interventional Journal, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia