The Essentials of Biomedical Scientific Writing and Presenting

3 units

This course will provide the most fundamental techniques for effectively reviewing, writing and presenting scientific information. The goal of this course is to help students understand scientific communication better. They will become familiar with the structure of scientific papers, grants and presentations and will learn to critically evaluate each form of communication. Students will learn the characteristics of outstanding scientific writing and presenting, including academic style, coherence, clear data presentation, and word choice through classroom exercises and mock presentations. Classes will consist of a lecture (1 hour) followed by a classroom exercise (1.5 hours). Students will be graded on classroom exercises and writing assignments.