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330.611.01 MANUSCRIPT WRITING FOR MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH

Department: Mental Health
Term: 2nd term
Credits: (3 credits)
Contact: Tamar Mendelson
Academic Year: 2012 - 2013
Course Instructors:
Description:

Provides training in the preparation of manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals, with a focus on empirical papers and systematic reviews. Develops students' ability to serve as reviewers and critically evaluate the written work of peers. Covers topics relevant to effective communication and dissemination of ideas, including journal selection, preparation of cover letters, and responses to reviewers. Incorporates informal presentations from diverse JHSPH faculty members, as well as student critiques of other students' works in progress.
Student Evaluation: Based on class participation, a written review of a class member's work, and a final paper in the form of an empirical research paper suitable for submission to a peer-reviewed journal
Learning Objective:

Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

1) Understand how to formulate and organize an empirical paper and systematic review

2) Produce a manuscript to be submitted to a peer-reviewed journal

3) Offer critical feedback as a peer reviewer

Location: Baltimore
Class Times:
  • Monday 1:30 - 2:50
  • Wednesday 1:30 - 2:50
Enrollment Minimum: 2
Enrollment Maximum: 20
Enrollment Restriction: Enrollment is restricted to PhD students in the second year or beyond.
Instructor Consent: Consent required for all students

Consent is required to establish that interested students have a well-developed paper idea and completed (or near completed) data analysis.
For consent, contact: tmendels@jhsph.edu
Prerequisite:

Students must begin the course with a well-formulated idea for an empirical research paper and completed (or near completed) data analysis.
Auditors Allowed: Yes, with instructor consent
Grading Restriction: Pass/Fail
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