Course Code: 67EP105

Course Title: Writing and reviewing scientific papers

College: LSHTM

Course Director: Anne Tholen

Course Description: By the end of this course you will be able to:

• make a review of relevant literature and other sources of information

• show knowledge of the required structure and approach to writing a scientific paper or report

• describe the submission and assessment process for a peer reviewed article

• write a scientific paper with appropriate contents and format which will:

• read critically a scientific paper by:

• referee a scientific paper

• understand the principles of a systematic review

• access and use the facilities of the Cochrane Collaboration

• check the scientific clarity and reproducibility.

Assessment: Written Assignment(s) 100%

Course Credit: All LSHTM Short Courses offer transfer of credit to LSTHM Certificate, Diploma or Masters-level programmes within 4 years of completion

Course Study Hours/Duration: 150 hrs over 35 weeks

Schedule of Availability: Oct - June (Enrolment deadline prior to Oct start - 30th June)

Delivery Mechanisms: Print

Cost: £1,636

How to apply: To enquire about applying for this course, or for any other information, please contact the Course Administrator using the online Enquiry Form below