Organizing a Research Manuscript
Description
Scientific research manuscripts are structured to present study methods and findings in a clear, organized manner. While not all manuscripts are research manuscripts, and not all journals use precisely the same organizational schema, there is remarkable structural uniformity, which all scientific writers can benefit from learning.
This module will introduce you to that structure.
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
Colleen Mayowski, EdD, MLIS
Assistant Professor of Medicine and Clinical and Translational Science
University of Pittsburgh
As faculty in the University of Pittsburgh’s Institute for Clinical Research Education, Dr. Mayowski has developed and taught courses in scientific writing, peer review, and research ethics. Her students include PhD, master’s degree, and certificate students at the University of Pittsburgh as well as scholars in the Building Up and LEADS programs. Dr. Mayowski co-authored the University of Pittsburgh Writing Style Manual, developed a rubric for assessing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and introduced the acclaimed Shut Up and Write© program to Pitt. Her research interests include authorship ethics, competency-based education, online and blended learning, assessment strategies and methodologies, and information ethics.
Learn how to organize a scientific research manuscript, write an attention-grabbing abstract, write a compelling discussion section, respond to peer reviewers, and create an effective research poster.
Modules in this Stack are case-based, interactive, and entirely self-paced, combining convenience and flexibility with deep, engaged learning. Take them all to earn a competency-based certificate.
Other modules in this Stack:
- Creating a Scientific Research Poster
- Responding to Peer Review
- Writing an Abstract
- Writing Your Discussion Section
