Teaching academic writing in the health sciences : a guide for instructors, mentors, and trainers / Ella August.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

August, Ella.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medical writing--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Medical writing.

Academic writing--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Academic writing.

Academic writing--Study and teaching.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (263 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Ann Arbor : University of Michigan Press, 2026.

Summary:

Immersing trainees into academic research culture helps them learn to think, write, and publish like full-fledged researchers. Teaching Academic Writing in the Health Sciences offers best practice pedagogical strategies to help instructors, mentors, advisors, lab leaders, and ministries of health as they guide trainees toward professional development and publication. With practical strategies and examples, the book supports readers in improving their mentoring skills; creating effective writing assignments; providing effective feedback; developing writing courses; and planning publication workshops, retreats, and writing groups. In addition, the book includes strategies for supporting writers with varying backgrounds, including second-language speakers and neurodiverse writers. Part 1 offers the pedagogical basis teachers need to apply best practices, as well as: • Tips for collaborative writing and writing productivity • Strategies for using generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology in teaching and writing • Open-access resources and instruction planning activities Part 2 focuses on the steps of writing a scientific paper, offering: • A strong foundation in the structure of and strategies for successful writing • Customizable teaching materials on how to write a scientific paper • Strategies for planning a paper, crafting writing to reach readers, developing persuasive arguments, and building a successful author team • How-to write each section of a paper, from the title to the conclusion • Guidance on navigating the publishing process, including selecting the appropriate journal and effectively responding to peer-reviewer comments

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Acknowledgments

List of Boxes

List of Tables

List of Figures

Preface

Introduction

Part 1: Teaching Scientific Writing

Chapter 1. Socializing Your Trainees Into Academic Writing

Chapter 2. Helping Writers Create Meaning With Stronger Reading and Source Use Skills

Chapter 3. Encouraging Writers to Reach Their Readers Using Rhetoric

Chapter 4. Supporting Diverse Needs, Backgrounds, and Experiences With Your Writing Instruction

Chapter 5. Honoring the Writing Process: Staging Assignments and Supporting Writing to Maximize Impact and Manage the Workload

Chapter 6. Planning a Course or Workshop on Scientific Writing

Chapter 7. Creating Effective Writing Assignments for Health Science Courses

Chapter 8. Considering the Role of Technology in Assigned Writing

Chapter 9. Engaging Students With Feedback That Promotes Agency and Development

Chapter 10. Strategies for Making Student and Professional Collaborative Writing a Success

Chapter 11. Mentoring Trainees to Develop and Publish Their Research

Chapter 12. Helping Struggling Writers Overcome Challenges Through Productivity Strategies, Retreats, and Support Groups

Part 2: A Guide to Planning and Writing a Publishable Journal Article

Chapter 13. Crafting Your Writing to Get Attention and Reach Your Readers

Chapter 14. Building a Successful Author Team and Choosing the Right Target Journal

Chapter 15. Setting the Stage With a Clear and Compelling Introduction

Chapter 16. Crafting Your Research Objectives

Chapter 17. Describing and Justifying Your Research in the Methods

Chapter 18. Highlighting Your Findings With Descriptive Results Text

Chapter 19. Complementing Your Results Text With Figures and Tables

Chapter 20. Interpreting and Contextualizing Your Findings With a Discussion.

Chapter 21. Summarizing the Highlights With an Abstract

Chapter 22. Promoting Your Paper With a Clear and Inviting Title

Chapter 23. Responding Effectively to Journal Peer Reviewers and Moving Toward Publication

References

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-241) and index.

Description based on information from the publisher.

ISBN:

0-472-90568-6

9780472905683

OCLC:

1542849820