HIP 517 Scientific Writing & Data Presentation

Credits: 1.5
Success in clinical research rests on the researcher’ ability to communicate the findings of research clearly and effectively. The purpose of this course is to provide insight into the peer-reviewed journal process in clinical medicine. The student also gains an understanding of the elements of clinical science writing that are expected in peer-reviewed publications. This course covers the following topics: writing for success in academic medicine, elements of the clinical science paper; ethics in writing; defining the peer-review process; selecting best journals for submission; strategies for collaborative writing; crafting data displays, and how to review a paper and how to respond to reviewers’ comments.

Graded: Pass/No pass
May be taken only once for credit