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30/12/2024
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We are pleased to invite you to the first online course of its kind on scientific writing with a medical orientation, led by Prof. Howard Amital from Sheba Medical Center and JIMS.
The course is open to all Israeli medical students, in Israel and abroad, from all programs. Its goal is to introduce medical students to the world of medical research while providing practical guidance for writing scientific articles. It offers accessible, basic knowledge on academic writing, and therefore no prior knowledge is required.
The course will be delivered online via ZOOM every Monday at 17:00, with each session lasting about an hour and a half. The first session will take place on 30/12/2024.
Participation is free of charge, subject to prior registration, full attendance at all sessions, and active participation in discussions, including turning on cameras. Registration is conditional on submitting an application form provided by the JIMS editorial team and receiving confirmation of registration. The number of participants is limited in order to maintain the quality and intimacy of the discussions during the sessions.
Introduction to Scientific Writing in Medicine & Understanding Impact Factor
Crafting Effective Titles and Writing Strong Introductions
Structuring Manuscripts, Organizing Results, and Presenting Data
Writing Editorials – Purpose and Approach
Creating and Formatting References
Vaccinations
What is considered a scientific article in the medical field, what is its medical and logistical significance, how to choose where to publish, and what is the Impact Factor? How do we do this, what are other options for publishing, and how can one submit to medical websites?
What makes a good title for an article, what is considered a good abstract, how to design figures, and what is the difference between a table and a diagram?
How do you write a discussion, what is a good discussion, what is an editorial, and how do you respond to reviewers’ comments on an article?
How do you edit references, what are the appropriate reference formats, and how to use citation management software?
