Scientific Writing (NP 303) Lecture Notes PDF

Scientific writing SCIENTIFIC WRITING: (NP 303) INTRODUCTION Pharm D Second year 2024-2025 SCIENTIFIC WRITING: INTRODUCTION Nehal Emam Lecturer of Pharmacy Practice Sinai University Course title Course Credit Hours Examination Marks...

Scientific writing SCIENTIFIC WRITING: (NP 303) INTRODUCTION Pharm D Second year 2024-2025 SCIENTIFIC WRITING: INTRODUCTION Nehal Emam Lecturer of Pharmacy Practice Sinai University Course title Course Credit Hours Examination Marks Total Final code Marks Exam Hours SCIENTIFIC WRITING: Lect. Pract. Total Period. Pract. Wr. Oral INTRODUCTION Scientific NP 303 1 1 2 15 25 60 100 1 writing  1 SCIENTIFIC WRITING: INTRODUCTION 4 3 2 Scientific Writing: Lec. Content Definition Importance Characteristics Types What is scientific writing ? Scientific writing is not just writing about science; it is the technical writing by a scientist with an audience of peers (other scientists and experts). Aim: It helps document and communicate ideas, activities, and findings Dixon N. Writing for publication: A guide for new authors. Int J Qual Health Care. 2001;13  1 SCIENTIFIC WRITING: INTRODUCTION 4 3 2 Why is scientific writing important? Good scientific writing is the lifeblood of all forms of science: Archiving Peer review Dissemination Improved Collaboration Easier access to cross-disciplinary knowledge In this way, information is shared in a systematic manner, (fixed plan and in efficient way) that researchers can build upon the work of others. Examples Abstract Textbook Poster Thesis (Master or Original article Ph.D.) Review article Letter to the Editor Editorial Lay writing (targeted Case report at a general non- Book chapter expert audience) Handbook Walliman, N. (2001). Your research project: A step-by-step guide for the first- time researcher. London, England: Sage Publications. Characteristics of good scientific writing Brief and Concise Objectiveness Hedging Simple Precision “Easy to read” Scientific Writing Clear and Integrity Effective Adherence Or Coherence Characteristics of good scientific writing 1. Clear and Effective *Avoid unnecessary details. *Avoid any ambiguous meaning. *Other scientists need to be able to follow and replicate your work. 2. Simple “Easy to read” *“Easy to read” means that the rest of the writing is not complex. *Avoid vague or complicated sentences. *Avoid technical terms and jargon and use only when necessary for accuracy. 3. Objectiveness (Neutral) *Statements and ideas are supported by appropriate evidence and without any bias. Characteristics of good scientific writing 4. Brief and Concise *As short as possible, unnecessary words or sentences should be avoided (repetition and redundancy). *Concise does not necessarily mean short. It means you don’t include additional, irrelevant information. 5. Hedging *In academic writing, you have to make decisions about your stance (status) on a particular subject, or the strength of the claims you are making. *Be careful not to make strong claims such as “This proves.” Instead, use phrases such as “It could be suggested that….” Prayag A. Overview and principles of scientific writing. Indian J Med Paediatr Oncol 2019;40:420-3 Characteristics of good scientific writing 6. Precision *Effective scientific writing assumes the abundant use of specific data and figures. *Ambiguous language such as about, approximately, and almost must be avoided. *Word combinations such as “a lot of people” or “someone said” are not considered good academic writing expressions 7. Integrity (Avoid Research Misconduct) *This goes back to ethics in science. DO NOT FABRICATE RESULTS. DO NOT MAKE UP INFORMATION. If someone finds out, your reputation will be ruined and all credibility will be lost. *Additionally, if someone attempts to follow your experimental method and can’t due to inaccuracies, you will be subjected to the same fate. Characteristics of good scientific writing 8. Adherence *Writing is consistent when the concepts given are linked to one another and emerge in an organized form. This occurs by: ❑ Proper punctuation, space, and headers promote cohesion, making their contents more accessible to readers. ❑ Use of transitional words that indicate the relationship between two or more ideas, such as "then," "after," "however," and "thus," Types of Literature Sources Think: Good Science? Thanks for your patience!! Keep learning!!!! Will continue……..