How to write a paper and talk about science
The virtual part will cover the following topics: · Criteria for attribution of authorship in a research paper · How to do a bibliographic search and organize a library using reference management software · How to write the different parts of an original research article · How to organize a poster or a short presentation · The importance of dissemination to a non-specialized audience · How to deal with the submission process · How to write the cover and a rebuttal letter · How to design and write a research project · Important ethical issues in research · Open education resources How to write and talk about science is a highly interactive and practical course to learn firsthand how to write a scientific article and techniques for oral presentations.
Application Deadline
Virtual Part starting date
2025-04-07
Virtual Part closing date
2025-06-27
Total student workload
79
Specific field of studies
Biomedicine, Biology, Biochemistry
Pre-requisite for selection
CV
Motivation Letter
Level of English (According to CEFR)
Academic pre-requisites for applicants
Biomedical sciences (Medicine, Biochemistry, biology)
Physical Part starting date
2025-06-30
Physical Part Description
The physical part will cover the following topics
· Approaches for effective presentation of results
· Writing practices for the different sections of a scientific article (work in pairs,
groups and individually).
· Peer review of the sections worked on in class (work in pairs)
· Speaking practices (group work)
· Individual oral presentation in class
Physical Part closing date
2025-07-04
Language level required
B2
Field of studies related to the course
Medicine and Health
Course location
Madrid, Spain
Course language
English