%0 Journal Article %T Turning Your Abstract into a Paper: Academic Writing Made Simpler %A Langdorf %A Mark I %A Hayden %A Stephen R %J Western Journal of Emergency Medicine : Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health %D 2009 %I UC Irvine Health School of Medicine. %X Academic writing is a critical skill distinct from creative writing. While brevity is vital, clarity in writing reflects clarity of thought. This paper is a primer for novice academic writers. [WestJEM. 2009;10:120-123.] %K academic writing %K journal %K scientific writing %U http://escholarship.org/uc/item/1m49p0ps