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Scientific Writing Scientific Writing WorkshopWorkshop
David L. Armbruster, Ph.D.David L. Armbruster, Ph.D.Head, Scientific EditingHead, Scientific Editing
Health Sciences Library and Biocommunications CenterHealth Sciences Library and Biocommunications Center
University of TennesseeUniversity of TennesseeHealth Science CenterHealth Science Center
GoalsGoals
Procedures for WorkshopProcedures for Workshop
AttendanceAttendance
QuestionsQuestions
Your manuscriptYour manuscript
Editorial conferenceEditorial conference
Workshop FormatWorkshop Format
Process of writingProcess of writing Organization of research articleOrganization of research article Grammar and authorshipGrammar and authorship Tables and figuresTables and figures References and ethicsReferences and ethics Getting publishedGetting published
ResourcesResources
Books, journalsBooks, journals
ResourcesResources
Books, journalsBooks, journals
PeoplePeople
ResourcesResources
Books, journalsBooks, journals
PeoplePeople
Computer aidesComputer aides
Spill ChokersSpill Chokers
Hour meeting to discuss the sex Hour meeting to discuss the sex candidates will be help on the candidates will be help on the conference roof. The meeting conference roof. The meeting should lass know linger that too should lass know linger that too and a halt ours.and a halt ours.
ResourcesResources
Books, journalsBooks, journals
PeoplePeople
Computer aidesComputer aides
Typical Writing ProblemsTypical Writing Problems
Typical Writing ProblemsTypical Writing Problems
ChineseChinese Morse codeMorse code PoetryPoetry VocabularyVocabulary MathematicsMathematics
Signaling/signingSignaling/signing MusicMusic FortranFortran HieroglyphicsHieroglyphics ProfanityProfanity
Typical Writing ProblemsTypical Writing Problems
The data is incomplete.The data is incomplete.
Typical Writing ProblemsTypical Writing Problems
Long-chain hydrocarbons in pump oil is Long-chain hydrocarbons in pump oil is the primary factor in reducing friction.the primary factor in reducing friction.
Typical Writing ProblemsTypical Writing Problems
When placed in the canine descending When placed in the canine descending thoracic aorta, Brewin found that thoracic aorta, Brewin found that pericardial valves became rigid.pericardial valves became rigid.
Typical Writing ProblemsTypical Writing Problems
Prostatic carcinoma predominately Prostatic carcinoma predominately metastasizes to bone, having occurred metastasizes to bone, having occurred in 8-35% of patients by the time of in 8-35% of patients by the time of diagnosis.diagnosis.
Typical Writing ProblemsTypical Writing Problems
The findings have led to increased The findings have led to increased understanding of the likely modes of understanding of the likely modes of transmission as well as the transmission as well as the identification of persons at risk for identification of persons at risk for infection.infection.
Audience and PurposeAudience and Purpose
AudienceAudience
Focus on audienceFocus on audience
Define as specifically as possibleDefine as specifically as possible– AgeAge– EducationEducation– GenderGender– PoliticsPolitics– Ethnic backgroundEthnic background
PurposePurpose
PersuadePersuade
TeachTeach
InformInform
AmuseAmuse
Getting StartedGetting Started
Writing is easy.Writing is easy.
All you have to do is cross out the All you have to do is cross out the wrong words.wrong words.
Mark TwainMark Twain
Getting StartedGetting Started
To improve writing skillsTo improve writing skills
– Write frequentlyWrite frequently
– Cultivate knowledgeable, critical reviewerCultivate knowledgeable, critical reviewer
– Learn from critiqueLearn from critique
Getting StartedGetting Started
Schedule time to writeSchedule time to write
Eliminate distractionsEliminate distractions
Have resources at handHave resources at hand
Plan BPlan B
Plan BPlan B
Getting StartedGetting Started
Organize before you writeOrganize before you write
– Formal outlineFormal outline
– Sentence (phrase) outlineSentence (phrase) outline
– Mind mappingMind mapping
Formal OutlineFormal Outline
I.I. MAIN HEADINGMAIN HEADINGA. First-level HeadingA. First-level HeadingB. First-level HeadingB. First-level Heading
1. Second-level heading1. Second-level heading 2. Item 1 demands item 22. Item 1 demands item 2
II. SECOND MAIN HEADINGII. SECOND MAIN HEADING
Sentence (Phrase) Sentence (Phrase) OutlineOutline
INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTIONTopic sentence (phrase)Topic sentence (phrase)Another topic sentenceAnother topic sentence
MATERIALS AND METHODSMATERIALS AND METHODSTopic sentence (phrase)Topic sentence (phrase)Another topic sentenceAnother topic sentence
MindmappingMindmapping
Getting StartedGetting Started
Writer’s blockWriter’s block
Getting StartedGetting Started
1.1. TitleTitle2.2. AbstractAbstract3.3. IntroductionIntroduction4.4. Materials and Materials and
methodsmethods5.5. ResultsResults6.6. DiscussionDiscussion
1.1. Materials and Materials and methodsmethods
2.2. IntroductionIntroduction3.3. ResultsResults4.4. DiscussionDiscussion5.5. AbstractAbstract6.6. TitleTitle
Getting StartedGetting Started
Writer’s blockWriter’s block
– Don’t have to write in orderDon’t have to write in order
– Imagine telling colleague about your workImagine telling colleague about your work
Getting StartedGetting Started
Writer’s blockWriter’s block
– Don’t have to write in orderDon’t have to write in order
– Imagine telling colleague about your workImagine telling colleague about your work
– Turn off monitorTurn off monitor
Getting StartedGetting Started
ProcessProcess
– WriteWrite
– EditEdit
Next WeekNext Week
Organization of the scientific research Organization of the scientific research articlearticle
– IMRADIMRAD