dbluemke@rsna.org

1) Describe the elements of a scientific manuscript that are necessary to achieve publication. 2) Identify methods for creating effective scientific manuscripts that increase the likelihood of acceptance by peer reviewed journals. 3) Describe methods to improve the writing of scientific abstracts and manuscripts, in order to clearly and effectively communication your results and new information in the field.

The peer-review process for scientific publications is the international standard for scientific advancement in your career. Although you may have the most innovative or novel scientific breakthrough, it remains necessary to publish your ideas in order to advance the field. Much effort is placed on obtaining funding and generating the data to prove your idea. But there is often less attention paid to methods of publishing your scientific breakthrough. Effort and initiative is needed to translate your ideas into a manuscript that can be read and interpreted by your peers. In this seminar, the editors of RSNA journals will describe the publication process, from the starting point of submission, to peer review to editorial board review and eventual publication. Techniques that help authors write effective manuscripts and communicate their ideas will be illustrated. The critical elements of a scientific manuscript, including the title, abstract and main body of the paper will be discussed. The overall goal of this seminar is to help your manuscript be eligible for acceptance at the leading manuscripts in the field of imaging.

jklein@rsna.org

1) Explain the processes that RadioGraphics uses to identify content for potential publication. 2) List the required elements of a manuscript submitted to RadioGraphics. 3) Describe the journal's peer-review and decision processes. 4) Show how an accepted manuscript is produced for publication.

RadioGraphics is unique in that the majority of content published in the journal is solicited from education exhibits displayed at the RSNA annual meeting. The editor of RadioGraphics will review the process that the journal uses to identify appropriate content in the various radiology subspecialties, safety and quality, and informatics, as well as medical physics and radiation oncology, including the consideration of unsolicited materials. The proper components of a RadioGraphics submission, including online-only interactive education content, will be detailed. The peer review process, acceptance/revision/rejection decision process will be described and the production of accepted materials reviewed.