3 credits
Spring 2026 Lecture
This is a course on coping with publication in professional journals. It covers the full range of activities involved in carrying a piece of original research to completion as a primary research article in a refereed journal. Emphasis is on principles of clear and concise technical reporting. Topics include: research and writing goals; journals' policies; data presentations; effective style; organizing, writing, revising, and processing manuscripts; proofreading; peer review; ethics; and grant proposals. Students will use their own data to prepare a manuscript as if for publication. Permission of instructor required.
Learning Outcomes1Convey scientific results and concepts to a broad range of audiences effectively and clearly.
2Order ideas such that they make logical sense to readers.
3Understand the distinct requirements of different audiences.
4Understand the differing requirements of review articles, research reports, and grant proposals.
5Cite scientific literature effectively.
Restrictions
made by Purdue students.