Medical science completely depends on reporting of the scientific information through scientific journals, newspapers & magazines. Each specialty in medical science is coming with its journals and newer forms of publications according to their needs. Publishing different types of a scientific paper are advantageous to researchers from multiple points of view. New researchers mostly focus on publishing original research to serve their motive of career advancement while experts attempt to gain their authorial voice in influencing the wider audience by other types of publications. Each type of paper has a different format and researchers must comply with journal guidelines. Surprisingly, numerous young researchers and few experienced researchers are dubious about which sort of paper to write and how to get it published. One of the most cited possible reasons for failing publication is a dearth of skills and experience in writing and publishing. The objective of this paper is to provide abroad outline of the common types of publications. This compilation of the different types of publications will help novice and other researchers in publishing their research in various ways in reputed target journals.

Keywords: IMRAD, manuscript, medical writing, research, scientific publication types.

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Dr Sanjeev Kumar Singh (MDS)

Senior Resident (Unit of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry), PGIMER Chandigarh