Writing a Manuscript

T his is a six-part course on writing and publishing scientific articles.

This is a six-part course on writing and publishing scientific articles.

Enroll in the course to begin. This course is self-paced. Learners can move through the modules one-by-one or skip to the relevant sections. You will only receive a certificate if you complete all six modules.

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What you'll learn:

Getting Started Writing a Research Article

crafting a hypothesis or purpose statement
managing the writing process
choosing a journal
understanding impact factors
working with a writing team
making and following an outline

The Introduction Section

incorporating background information
articulating the gap in knowledge
using proper verb tense
understanding hypotheses and purpose statements
formulating a study strategy

The Methods and Results section

presenting basic science, prospective, and retrospective studies
using proper verb tense
organizing content
incorporating figures and tables
maintaining consistency

The Discussion Section

organizing content
interpreting findings
putting findings into perspective
being diplomatic in discussing the findings of others
understanding paraphrasing vs. summarizing
addressing study limitations and offering speculations

The Abstract and Title

crafting compelling abstracts and titles
understanding and overcoming common problems
ensuring consistency
complying with journal style

Writing Clearly and Cohesively

understanding linear vs. non-linear writing
crafting effective topic sentences
using precise and concise words
avoiding "empty subjects"
choosing active voice over passive voice
using attribution phrases and transition words effectively
using parallel structure and repeating key terms
stremalining your writing and avoiding wordiness

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