Research Manuscript Toolkit

Warmest greetings, researcher!

Writing research isn’t everyone’s cup of tea—but it is essential. Strong research improves patient care, informs policy, and opens doors for academic and professional growth.
This toolkit is designed to make research writing clear, structured, and approachable. It condenses the most important guidance from trusted international sources, including the EQUATOR Network, ICMJE, and the National Library of Medicine, into one practical, easy-to-navigate resource.
Think of this as your crash course and go-to reference. Rather than digging through multiple guidelines, you can click what you’re writing and find nearly everything you need in one place.

Which research guide do you need today?

Writing the Protocol

• Original Research Protocol (Descriptive, Cross-Sectional, Cohort, Case-Control)
• Original Research Protocol (Randomized Controlled Trials)
• Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocol

Writing the Manuscript

• Case Report Manuscript
• Original Research Manuscript (Descriptive Studies, Cross-Sectional, Cohort, Case-Control)
• Original Research Manuscript (Randomized Controlled Trials)
• Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Manuscript

Submission Guidelines

• GCGMMC Case Report, Research Protocol and Final Manuscript Structure Format Guidelines
• PETRU Flowchart for Submission of Research Protocols
• PETRU Flowchart for Submission of Manuscript

Resources

• EQUATOR Network Library for Reporting Guidelines
• Sex and Gender Equity in Research (SAGER) Guidelines Checklist
• OpenEpi Epidemiologic and Statistical Calculator
• WMA Declaration of Helsinki
• Philippine Health Research Registry (for Clinical Trials)
• PROSPERO Registry for Systematic Reviews
• National Library of Medicine Citing Medicine, 2nd edition