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330.642.11
Manuscript Writing for the Social and Behavioral Sciences

Course Status
Discontinued

Location
East Baltimore
Term
Summer Institute
Department
Mental Health
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2022 - 2023
Instruction Method
In-person
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
One Year Only
Description
Trains students to prepare manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals with a focus on empirical papers. Discusses topics relevant to effective communication and dissemination of ideas, including journal selection.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Use strategies that enhance productive writing
  2. Formulate and organize an empirical paper
  3. Select an appropriate journal for manuscript submission
  4. Understand how to produce an empirical manuscript ready for submission to a peer-reviewed journal
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 10% Participation
  • 90% Assignments
Special Comments

The course will move to a virtual format in two one half day sessions using Zoom. This 1 credit Summer Institute course does not count in fulfillment of the 3 credit course entitled "Manuscript Writing for Mental Health Research," which is required for doctoral students in the Department of Mental Health.