How to Write an Opening Sentence for a Scientific Paper

[@kinga-hill]

Great example sentences! I would also like to make the point that writing a compelling opening sentence is a daunting task and may trigger a serious case of writer's block. We stare at a blank Word document thinking of an amazing sentence to write and we freeze. One approach to address "opening sentence writer's block" is to just start writing and come up with a great opening sentence later, even after many versions.

[@ScientificWritingwithKarenLMcK]

Thanks for your comment. I agree that waiting to write the opening sentence is a good way to avoid writer's block. You might, for example, write an ordinary opening sentence, perhaps using one of the sentence templates given in this video: "Writing Your First Scientific Paper: Getting Started" kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZvWp36brdqJhtk Then, after you've written the first draft of your manuscript (and had plenty of time to think about your topic), go back to the opening sentence and see if you can come up with one that is compelling and captures the reader's attention.

[@Biofilmz]

You may have already done this, but a video on dealing with reviews would be helpful. Including advice on addressing overly negative reviewers (assuming that they are correct or that they are way off).

[@ScientificWritingwithKarenLMcK]

Good suggestion!

[@chiragboghani]

Karen published the requested video in a very short time of 2 months. Great commitment towards viewers at this advanced stage of the career. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3ukeo2cmNWJoqM

[@slmo8997]

Thank you so much 😊