Module 1: Principles of Clear and Effective Scientific Writing

• Understanding the audience and purpose of scientific writing
• Principles of clarity, conciseness, and accuracy
• Avoiding jargon and ambiguity
• Structuring sentences and paragraphs effectively
• Using active and passive voice appropriately
• Practical session: Analyzing the structure and clarity of a published research article.

Module 2: Structuring Different Types of Scientific Manuscripts

• Structure of a research article (IMRaD: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion)
• Writing review articles: systematic reviews, meta-analyses, narrative reviews
• Preparing short communications, letters to the editor, and case reports
• Formatting requirements and journal guidelines
• Using headings, subheadings, and visual aids effectively
• Practical session: Outlining the structure for different types of scientific manuscripts.

Module 3: Writing Compelling Introductions and Methods

• Crafting a strong introduction: background, significance, research question, objectives
• Describing the methodology clearly and reproducibly
• Providing sufficient detail for replication
• Ethical considerations in the methods section
• Choosing appropriate statistical methods
• Practical session: Writing a compelling introduction and methods section for a research manuscript.

Module 4: Presenting Results Effectively

• Organizing and summarizing findings logically
• Using tables and figures to present data clearly and concisely
• Principles of effective table and figure design
• Writing clear and informative figure legends and table captions
• Reporting statistical results accurately
• Practical session: Creating effective tables and figures to present research data.

Module 5: Writing Insightful Discussions and Conclusions

• Interpreting and explaining the significance of the findings
• Relating the results to previous research
• Discussing limitations of the study
• Suggesting future research directions
• Writing a concise and impactful conclusion
• Practical session: Writing a comprehensive discussion and conclusion for a research manuscript.

Module 6: Journal Selection and the Submission Process

• Identifying appropriate journals for your research
• Evaluating journal scope, impact factor, and audience
• Understanding the journal submission process and online systems
• Preparing the manuscript according to journal guidelines
• Writing a strong cover letter to the editor
• Practical session: Identifying suitable journals for a research manuscript based on its topic and scope.

Module 7: Navigating Peer Review and Responding to Reviewers

• Understanding the peer review process and its purpose
• Interpreting reviewers' comments and criticisms constructively
• Developing effective strategies for responding to reviewers
• Revising the manuscript based on feedback
• Writing a detailed and polite response letter
• Practical session: Practicing how to respond to reviewer feedback on a sample manuscript.

Module 8: Ethical Considerations in Scientific Publication

• Authorship and contributorship
• Plagiarism and how to avoid it
• Duplicate publication and redundant reporting
• Data fabrication and falsification
• Conflicts of interest and disclosure
• Practical session: Analyzing ethical dilemmas in scientific publication.

Module 9: Writing Impactful Abstracts and Cover Letters

• Key elements of an effective abstract
• Different types of abstracts (descriptive, informative)
• Writing a concise and engaging cover letter to the journal editor
• Highlighting the significance and novelty of the research
• Addressing journal-specific requirements in the cover letter
• Practical session: Drafting an impactful abstract and cover letter for a research manuscript.

Module 10: Enhancing Publication Impact and Visibility

• Choosing appropriate keywords for indexing
• Optimizing titles and abstracts for search engines
• Promoting publications through social media and research platforms
• Understanding copyright and open access options
• Engaging with the scientific community post-publication
• Practical session: Identifying relevant keywords and developing a strategy to enhance the visibility of a hypothetical publication.

Requirements:

·       Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

·       Applicants must live up to Armstrong Global Institute admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

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We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Armstrong Global Training & Development Center Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.

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3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

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This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request for a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it conducted at our Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588 or Email training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com

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