Scientific Writing Best Practice IMRAD Structure 1. Abstract : State objective, methods, key results, and conclusion in 150-300 words 2. Introduction : Move from broad context to specific gap to your contribution (funnel structure) 3. Methods : Sufficient detail for replication; use past tense, passive voice 4. Results : Present findings without interpretation; pair text with figures/tables 5. Discussion : Interpret results, compare with literature, acknowledge limitations, state implications Paragraph-Level Guidance 1. Each paragraph should convey ONE main idea 2. Open with a topic sentence;…