nature publishing grour Before writing a paper Why does the topic interest YOU? What are the key findings of your work? What was thought/known/done before this work? What's the main message for your readers? Re-evaluate the original data, not only the for publication'figures How does new data change thinking, or support current approach, or open new avenues or research? g nature asia-pacifc h A Established 1987 as Nature Japan K.K.Rachel PC Won Before writing a paper • Why does the topic interest YOU? • What are the key findings of your work? • What was thought/known/done before this work? • What’s the main message for your readers? • Re-evaluate the original data, not only the ‘for publication’ figures • How does new data change thinking, or support current approach, or open new avenues or research?