180.661.01
Writing Scientific Papers I
Location
East Baltimore
Term
1st Term
Department
Environmental Health and Engineering
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2018 - 2019
Instruction Method
TBD
Wednesday, 12:00 - 1:20pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Enables doctoral students to attain skills in writing successful scientific papers—that is, papers that are accepted by peer-reviewed journals. Confers skills in identifying and using online information sources. Informs participants on different publication options, including open source journals. Explains NIH requirements for notification and access. Through problem based learning and review of successful scientific papers, conveys the elements of successful scientific papers, including formats, data presentation, citations and acknowledgements. Demonstrates successful response to reviewer comments.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Effectively and efficiently use online information sources, including PubMed, ToxLine, Google Scholar, government websites (EPA, FDA, USDA, etc.)
- Use computer-based systems to build an archive of information and references
- Recognize the elements of scientific writing, including structure and language, data presentation, and citation management
- Critically review literature and identify what makes an effective publication
- Read and respond to literature reviews
- Explain open source publishing and NIH requirements for access
Final grade applies to all terms
Enrollment Restriction
Restricted to PhD students in EHE