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Singapore Med J 2009; 50(7): 659-662
Preparing the references

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Peh WCG, Ng KH
Correspondence: Prof Wilfred CG Peh, smj.editor@sma.org.sg

ABSTRACT
In a scientific paper, the references serve to provide background information and allow the researcher to compare and contrast the work of others in relation to his own study. Authors are responsible for the accuracy of all references cited. The references quoted should be easily accessible and retrievable by anyone wishing to obtain further information. There is a strong preference for citing journal articles listed in PubMed. The two major reference format systems are the Vancouver and Harvard systems, with increasing preference for the Vancouver system. Authors should adhere exactly to the instructions to authors of the target journal.

Keywords: citations, medical writing, references, scientific paper
Singapore Med J 2009; 50(7): 659-662

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