1. Principles and Practice of Scientific Writing-2nd February-2014 Principles and Practice of Scientific Writing 2nd February, 2014 2nd February, 2014 Medical Education Unit, Government Medical College Amritsar

2. Medical Education Unit Medical Education Unit Government Medical College, Government Medical College, Amritsar Amritsar Principles and Practice of Scientific Writing-2nd February-2014

3. Objectives of Workshop Principles and Practice of Scientific Writing 2nd February, 2014 2nd February, 2014 DR IPS GROVER M.D M.D Department of Pharmacology Government Medical College, Amritsar Principles and Practice of Scientific Writing-2nd February-2014

4. Scientific Writing Scientific Writing The purpose of scientific writing is to communicate new scientific findings The purpose of scientific writing is to communicate new scientific findings Thus it has to be clear, simple and well ordered communication to transmit new scientific findings Thus it has to be clear, simple and well ordered communication to transmit new scientific findings Scientific writing must use proper English which gives the sense in the fewest short words Scientific writing must use proper English which gives the sense in the fewest short words Principles and Practice of Scientific Writing-2nd February-2014

5. Challenges Challenges  Task of writing a research paper can be daunting  Even with ground-breaking research, unless the paper is correctly written:  at best, publication will be delayed  at worse, never published Principles and Practice of Scientific Writing-2nd February-2014

6. Example Passive voice is preferred because the action is more Important rather than who performed the action Active Voice: We observed cell division in the sample Passive Voice: Cell division was observed in the sample Principles and Practice of Scientific Writing-2nd February-2014

7. Different perspectives Scientific paper can be read at several levels: Scientific paper can be read at several levels:  Some people just will refer to the title  Others may read only the title and abstract  Others will read the paper for a deeper understanding Principles and Practice of Scientific Writing-2nd February-2014

8. Background: Author’s Perspective Motivation to publish Motivation to publish Dissemination (54% 1st choice) Dissemination (54% 1st choice) Career prospects (20% 1st choice) Career prospects (20% 1st choice) Improved funding (13% 1st choice) Improved funding (13% 1st choice) Ego (9% 1st choice) Ego (9% 1st choice) Patent protection (4% 1st choice) Patent protection (4% 1st choice) Other (5% 1st choice) Other (5% 1st choice) Bryan Coles (ed.) The STM Information System in the UK, BL Report 6123, Royal Society, BL, ALPSP, 1993 Bryan Coles (ed.) The STM Information System in the UK, BL Report 6123, Royal Society, BL, ALPSP, 1993 Principles and Practice of Scientific Writing-2nd February-2014

10. Objectives The workshop is aimed at being participative in order to create an atmosphere of ownership and relevance The overall aim is to sensitize participants about the importance of appropriately conceptualized principles and practices of Scientific writing Principles and Practice of Scientific Writing-2nd February-2014

11. Objectives Nuts and Bolts of Writing a Scientific Manuscript IMRAD model Powerful Titles and Compelling Abstracts: The key elements of a title and structured abstract will be discussed Principles and Practice of Scientific Writing-2nd February-2014

12. Expected Outcomes… Participants will learn the critical components of a clearly written manuscript Facilitate participants to evaluate their current skill level, determine their strengths and weaknesses Focus on improving writing skills to achieve a well-structured manuscript for submission Principles and Practice of Scientific Writing-2nd February-2014

13. Expected Outcomes… This workshop aims to assist in the development of the skills needed to write and submit scientific manuscripts Ultimate goal of improving the dissemination of research and enhanced knowledge sharing Principles and Practice of Scientific Writing-2nd February-2014

14. Road map of workshop  Pre evaluation  There will be presentations addressed by experienced and distinguished faculty from JIPMER Pondicherry  Faculty from GMC Amritsar.  All participants will receive hard copies of hand outs.  Group activity  Time for plenary discussions  Post evaluation and feedback Principles and Practice of Scientific Writing-2nd February-2014

15. Ground rules Turn cell phones on vibration mode Listen actively - respect others when they are talking, we all are participants Respect time, start on time, end on time Be respectful to other participants and the facilitators Talk loud enough for all to hear Talk one at a time Suggestions may be put on posted notes Principles and Practice of Scientific Writing-2nd February-2014