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Writing a Manuscript

Writing and Publishing Scientific Articles (WAPSA) is designed primarily for postdoctoral fellows, clinical trainees, and novice authors and offers practical advice on getting started with the writing process and writing the sections of a scientific article. Each of the 7 modules contains 2 to 5 short videos and a brief quiz, and you can work through the modules in any order that you choose. This course is self-paced. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion from the library. Enroll in the course to begin.

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What you'll learn:

Getting Started

Hypothesis and Purpose Statements
Selecting a Journal
Planning the Writing Process

Writing the Introduction

Purpose and General Structure
Detailed Structure and Content
Tailoring and Verb Tense

Writing the Methods Section

Purpose and Basic Science Studies Content
Clinical Studies Content
Transparency and Tailoring
Recycled Text and Verb Tense

Writing the Results Section

Purpose of the Results Section and Principles for a Streamlined Results Section
Suggested Structures
Using Figures and Tables
Additional Tips

Writing the Discussion Section

Features of the Discussion
Stating Your Conclusions and Interpreting Your Findings
Describing Your Study's Relationship to Other Studies
Explaining Your Study's Implications and Introducing Speculation
Describing Your Study's Strengths and Limitations

Writing the Abstract

Purpose and Content
Writing and Revising Strategies

Writing an Effective Title

Purpose of the Title
Tips for Writing the Title