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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.
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