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Event: |
Writing & Publishing a Scientific Paper
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Bethesda Campus (TBA)
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10/24/2008 1:00 PM
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End Date: |
10/24/2008 4:30 PM
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Event Details: |
Writing and Publishing a Scientific Paper <http://www.training.nih.gov/trainees/writing-workshops.asp>
Speaker: Marguerite Meitzler Dates/Times: October 24 and 31, November 7, 17, and 21. Section A: 1:00 - 4:30 p.m., Section B: 5:00 - 8:30 p.m. Location: Bethesda Campus (room location to be determined)
This 5-week course is for postdocs and graduate students who, by the start of the class, will have sufficient data to publish a scientific paper. It will be presented by Maggie Meitzler, a professional writer and teacher who also has extensive experience as a scientific editor. It offers students the opportunity to:
- Write a rough draft of a scientific paper, focusing on the two hardest sections to write — the introduction and the discussion.
- Learn how to construct figures and tables.
- Discuss the all-important abstract and the submission cover letter.
- Understand the publishing process.
- Learn why manuscripts get accepted/rejected.
- Decide how to choose a journal.
- Discuss the future of printed journals in a paperless age.
Each session of the class is limited to 25 participants. Students will be members of in-class review groups giving feedback to their colleagues. The instructor will provide individual in-class writing guidance. She will also review weekly writing assignments and provide written feedback. Students interested in taking this class must commit to 8-10 hours per week to writing/editing outside of the classroom. Attendance and active participation at all 5 course sessions is required in order to receive the certificate of completion at the end of the workshop.
Please register in advance <http://www.training.nih.gov/nihonly/register/writing-and-publishing.asp> .
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