Writing skills in academic medicine

Exercises in Academic Writing

Research papers are a fundamental means to share and archive research results within the scientific community. The aim of this nano-course is to learn how to write a (good) mathematical paper. In particular, we will highlight some peculiarities that are specific for mathematical writing. As writing is not a spectator sport, these notes also contain a series of exercises.

Organizational Patterns in Academic Writing

The purpose of academic writing is to present a number of ideas that somehow fit together to make sense. Sometimes the amount of new concepts, new words, and facts can be very large and complex. Professors, textbook authors, and researchers use a framework or plan that helps to communicate their ideas clearly. There are several types of plans, called organizational patterns that can be identifi...

Improving Undergraduates’ and Postgraduates’ Academic Writing Skills with Strategy Training and Feedback

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Combined Training of One Cognitive and One Metacognitive Strategy Improves Academic Writing Skills

Academic writing is a challenging task. Expert writers apply various writing skills as they anticipate the reader's view of their text while paying attention to structure and content. Research in the high school setting shows that the acquisition of writing skills can be supported by single-strategy training. However, research in higher education is scarce. We tested whether the development of ...

Academic medicine in Singapore.