Teacher: Prof. Koh Woon-Puay, National University of Singapore

The objective of this course is to equip students with fundamental skills in scientific writing for epidemiologic research, utilizing real-life examples and practical exercises for effective learning.

Disseminating research output through publication is essential. Crafting a proficient scientific paper is comparable to writing an engaging narrative; the significance lies not only in the findings but also in the manner of presentation and interpretation of data, which ultimately determines the success of the scientific paper.

This course will encompass the ethics, fundamental principles, and methodologies for composing an effective scientific paper, integrating practical examples from existing literature. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to gain knowledge through real-world case studies and hands-on exercises.

This writing workshop addresses the presentation and style of publications in epidemiologic research. Topics covered include ethics in publication, sentence construction and word choice, guidelines for writing the introduction, methods, results, and discussion sections, as well as responding to reviewers' comments.

Students should be enrolled in a research programme (Basic, Master, or PhD). The programme is conducted in English, so a certain level of English proficiency is required.