Crafting Your Scientific Manuscript

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SDG 4: Quality Education

By the end of this course, you will be able to

Identify the main characteristics of scientific writing, recognize the main components of a scientific paper, and explore where to find and how to read scientific papers.
Identify how to compile and integrate sources in a scientific paper, write the different sections that relate to this scientific paper, and reference sources correctly.
Determine how to write the abstract, choose the research title, and use compelling titles. Then, you will learn to edit, revise, and proofread the final manuscript.

Course details

3 h 2 m/41 lessons
Last updated: 23/7/2023
Course completion certificate

Course Content

Free lessons

Introduction

2 Minutes

Scientific Writing Definition

4 Minutes

The Different Types of Scientific Manuscripts

2 Minutes

Characteristics of Scientific Writings

5 Minutes

The Components of an Empirical Scientific Paper

4 Minutes

1. Introduction

Introduction

2 Minutes

2. Scientific Writing

Scientific Writing Definition

4 Minutes

Characteristics of Scientific Writings

5 Minutes

3. Types & Components of Scientific Manuscripts

The Different Types of Scientific Manuscripts

2 Minutes

The Components of an Empirical Scientific Paper

4 Minutes

4. Where to Look for Scientific Articles

Where to Look for Scientific Articles

5 Minutes

Types of Sources

3 Minutes

How to Read and Evaluate Scientific Articles

5 Minutes

5. Research Topic & Research Problem

Choosing the Research Topic

3 Minutes

Research Problem

5 Minutes

Writing the Research Problem

3 Minutes

6. Literature Review

Compiling Sources

11 Minutes

Writing the Literature Review

3 Minutes

Structuring Your Literature Review

6 Minutes

Synthesizing Sources

7 Minutes

The Research Gap

6 Minutes

7. Writing the Purpose Statement, Research Question & Hypothesis

Writing the Purpose Statement

3 Minutes

Characteristics of a Good Purpose Statement

3 Minutes

Writing the Research Question

4 Minutes

Writing the Hypothesis

3 Minutes

Characteristics of a Good Hypothesis

4 Minutes

8. Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism

Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism

4 Minutes

Citation Cycle

6 Minutes

9. Writing the Methodology

Writing the Methodology

3 Minutes

Identifying a Sample for Your Study

5 Minutes

Non-random Sample

4 Minutes

Instruments of Qualitative Research

3 Minutes

Reliability and Validity

8 Minutes

Data Analysis

2 Minutes

Ethical Considerations

2 Minutes

10. Writing the Results & Discussion

Writing the Results and Discussion

5 Minutes

Content

1 Minutes

Structuring Results

2 Minutes

Things to Avoid While Writing the Results

2 Minutes

Writing the Discussion

8 Minutes

11. Writing the Conclusion

Writing the Conclusion

2 Minutes

12. Writing the Research Title

Writing the Abstract

3 Minutes

Choosing the Research Title

2 Minutes

Effective Titles

5 Minutes

13. Revising, Editing and Proofreading Your Paper

Revising, Editing and Proofreading Your Paper

4 Minutes

14. Course Wrap Up

Course Wrap Up

1 Minutes

About this course

Researchers in all fields may take years, spend money, and make a great effort to deliver a message through their scientific manuscripts. Therefore, this course is prepared to help you learn how to write a scientific manuscript professionally. It tackles the characteristics of scientific writing, how to read scientific papers, write the different sections of a scientific paper, and reference sources, in addition to editing, revising, and proofreading the final manuscript.

Course requirements and prerequisites

This course requires: - English level (B2/upper intermediate) or above. - Basic knowledge of scientific research and scientific writing. - Basic knowledge of using research tools such as Google Scholar and EKB.