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Online Writing the Scientific Manuscript

This course is designed for writers who are interested in honing their writing the scientific manuscript skills. Unlike our four-week technical writing class or our six-week scientific writing course, this ten-week course offers longer and more robust lectures, covers more topics, and allows writers a longer time to apply the concepts discussed. This course includes:

• Voiced lectures
• A personal editor 
• Discussion and Examples supplement (pdf)
• Job/Writing Aid (pdf)
• Weekly writing options (pdf)
• Links to additional resources
• Knowledge checks
• Written feedback on submitted writing
• Certificate of completion
• Weekly chats

Topics

• Module 1:   Developing a Writing Strategy
  • Analyzing audience needs
  • Understanding purpose
  • Understanding the necessity of persuasion
  • Maintaining a positive image
  • Being concise and precise
  • Using active/passive voice, concrete/abstract language, emphasis
• Module 2:   Developing Effective
                     Organizational Strategies
  • Using organizational techniques
  • Using outlining effectively
  • Presenting content to gain readers’ attention
• Module 3:   Using Language Effectively
  • Reducing unnecessary words
  • Reducing repetition and redundancy
  • Keeping it simple
  • Using only words that add value
  • Creating flow
  • Showing relationships
  • Avoiding lazy pronouns
• Module 4:   Understanding How Readers Read
  • Using appropriate emphasis
  • Creating “links” between and among ideas
  • Using shorter versus longer sentences and paragraphs
  • Meeting readers’ needs for effective sentences and paragraphs
  • Using topic and supporting sentences
• Module 5:   Writing the Components of
                     the Scientific Report
  • Understanding the role of the various components
  • Understanding the difference between the abstract and the executive summary
  • Writing an effective Introduction and Conclusion
  • Using logic to create the “walk-away” message
  • Ensuring that you’ve used reasoning
• Module 6:   Writing the Supplementary Components
  • Writing the Discussion and Results
  • Understanding the role of the various components
  • Understanding the difference between the abstract and the executive summary
  • Writing an effective Introduction and Conclusion
  • Writing the Discussion and Results
• Module 7:   Using Charts, Tables, and
                     Graphs Effectively
  • Meeting readers’ expectations for
  • Using descriptive titling and captioning
  • Guidelines for creating
  • Design tips
• Module 8:   Preparing and Submitting Your
                     Article for Submission
  • Understanding submission guidelines
  • Ensuring consistency
  • Following guidelines
  • Using appropriate resources
• Module 9:   Creating Oral Presentations
  • Designing the presentation
  • Understanding your audience
  • Getting and keeping listeners’ attention
  • Controlling the room
  • Using visuals effectively (including PowerPoint)
• Module 10: Editing and Proofreading Strategies
  • Understanding the difference between editing and proofreading
  • Conducting the holistic and traditional edit
  • Practical proofreading techniques
  • Editing for content

Need more info?  Contact us to receive a PDF that outlines objectives and concepts covered in the course! Email or call us toll free at 877-24WRITE (249-7483).

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