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PKP School

By | Jan. 03, 2015
Among the courses: Writing for Publication, Becoming an Editor, and Becoming a Reviewer. The courses consist of modules, often with links to videos or readings from other sources. The courses are self...

Topics: Scientific writing

Categories: Research writing

SciDev.Net Practical Guides

By | Oct. 25, 2014
From SciDev.Net. Topics include how to write a scientific paper, how to submit a paper to a journal, and how to apply for a research grant. A list providing links to 21 Practical Guides that may espec...

Topics: The publishing process, Grant proposal writing, Communicating outside academia, Scientific writing

Presentation:Writing Journal Papers from Thesis: My Experience

By | Sep. 13, 2014
First presents general advice on writing journal articles based on one's thesis. Then describes Dr. Appiah's experience in that regard.

Topics: The publishing process, Scientific writing, Academic writing and style

Presentation:Time Management in Biomedicine

By | Jun. 14, 2014
...guidance on time management, advice relating to meetings, telephone calls, email, and scientific writing. Can be useful for researchers in many fields.

Presentation:Making Medical Writing Easy for the Beginners

By | Mar. 15, 2014
...hors, editing references, and editing for conciseness. Although this workshop focused on medical writing, much of the material could be used more generally in teaching research writing or adapted for ...

Topics: Research and publication ethics, Scientific writing

Presentation:Research Communication Skills Training Day Resources

By | Mar. 06, 2014
Main slides from a set of presentations on the following subjects: approaching a writing project, writing and publishing scientific papers, writing case reports, preparing grant proposals, and giving ...

Topics: Scientific writing