Effective Writing for Biomedical Professionals
23-25 June 2010
What people say about the course
| "Well-structured. Information given in easily digestible sections. There are numerous hints/tips that I will use." Jeanette Barber, Syngenta. |
| "Practical tips (there were lots of those) will be used everyday." Jessa Yperman, Medical Information Manager, Ismar Healthcare NV. |
| "All the content was highly relevant. I think the course folder and book will be good reference tools and there were lots of good tips and advice." Jennifer Green, Alpha-Plus Medical Communications. |
| "I really enjoyed this course. It will definitely help me improve the content and structure of future writing and editing." Sarah Harding, Takeda Global Research and Development Centre (Europe) LTD. |
About the course
This intensive course will help you write more clearly and meaningfully for a wide range of audiences. It is highly interactive and the participants' objectives will govern a substantial part of the course content.
Who is it for?
The course is tailored to the needs of professionals working in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, in healthcare or in scientific research and development. It is suitable for anyone who needs to write scientific papers and reports, and present information to colleagues, management, external organisations or the general public. The course is suitable for participants with a wide range of backgrounds and does not require any specialist subject knowledge.
Benefits
- Communicate key messages quickly and persuasively
- Demonstrate your professionalism through 'effective writing'
- Combine rigorous scientific accuracy with readability and impact
- Avoid embarrassing mistakes
- Plan content & structure for maximum effect
Course presenter
Dr Jane Fraser: Writing and publishing consultant
Course content
Effective Writing
- Introduction and Overview
- Good Style in scientific writing
- Scientific papers and reports
- Focus on abstracts and summaries
- Refining your style
- Coping with complexity
- Illustrating your writing
- Managing the process
- Perfecting your draft
Certification
Delegates will receive a University of Oxford Certificate of Attendance.
Fee options
£1025 - standard course fee.
A copy of Jane Fraser's book 'How to publish in Biomedicine - 500 tips for success' is included for those attending the course along with a full-colour set of course notes and reference materials.
Fees include course materials, tuition, refreshments and lunches. The price does not include accommodation.
All courses are VAT exempt.
How to apply
If you would like to discuss your application or any part of the application
process before applying, please contact:
Emma Haslam (Course Administrator) - Tel: +44 (0)1865 286958 - Email: CPDpersonaldev@conted.ox.ac.uk
If you would like to pay using a company purchase order / bank transfer, please see the guidance notes below.
Guidance
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