Scientific Writing

(3 Credits)

This course will allow students in the Clinical Research program to gain the basic skills needed to be competent in writing a scientific paper or protocol for a clinical trial study. The course will focus on skills to write for scientific audiences and summarize a clinical research study, consisting of 1) an opening series of class presentations and discussions on the key component parts of a scientific protocol, grant, or paper as well as on grant writing and reviewing skills; 2) sessions in which students acquire skills in evaluating and formally reviewing written protocols or grants; and, 3) sessions which focus on skills in selecting a research topic and writing a protocol or paper for a scientific/research audience.