BME 620 Science Writing for Journals

Credits: 2
In this course, we will break down the components of scientific writing to include the following topics:

Starting strategies- Deciding on a journal and the review process;
Abstract construction;
Introduction- Communicating significance and rationale;
Methods- Data recording and transparency;
Figure making- Tools and guidelines;
Communication of results;
Discussion- Summaries, limitations, and the bigger picture;
Submission and Response to reviewers;
Review articles, letters, short communications and conference abstracts;
Navigating collaborations and mentorship.

Students will be assessed for a letter grade based on the quality of their written assignments (50%), their engagement during course meetings (25%), and final oral presentation to the class (25%).

Graded: A-F
May be taken only once for credit