Join us for an informative webinar series designed to help medical students navigate the intricacies of academic writing and referencing. This series will cover essential strategies for tailoring your papers to specific journals, ensuring your manuscript meets publication standards from the start.

What You’ll Learn:

How to write with a target journal in mind to increase your chances of acceptance
The importance of adhering to journal-specific referencing styles
A breakdown of common citation styles, including Vancouver, Harvard, and AMA
Tips on managing style changes when submitting to different journals
A step-by-step guide on using EndNote to streamline your citations

Whether you’re new to academic writing or looking to refine your skills, this series will provide practical tools and insights to simplify the publication process.

Summary

This teaching session is a part of the Research 101 webinar series aimed at aiding medical students in understanding the nuances of academic writing and referencing. It focuses on tailoring your papers for specific journals and ensuring your manuscript satisfies publication standards. Attendees will learn about different citation styles, how to manage style changes for different journals, and a detailed guide on using Endnote for citations. This series is beneficial for both novices and those looking to polish their academic writing skills.

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Learning objectives

Identify and understand the key differences among common citation styles, such as Vancouver, Harvard, and AMA, in the medical field.
Understand the importance of adhering to journal-specific referencing styles and the role this plays in the manuscript acceptance process.
Gain knowledge on how to tailor their writing with the targeted medical research journal in mind for a higher chance of getting the manuscript accepted.
Learn to manage and adapt styling changes according to the requirements of different medical journals.
Gain a practical understanding of how to use EndNote, a reference management software, to facilitate seamless, accurate citation and streamline the referencing process in academic writing.

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