Overview
The Office of Faculty Affairs and the Advancing Research through Mentorship (ARM) Program have partnered with Rachel Walden, director of Editorial Services in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Johns Hopkins University. Ms. Walden is a certified Editor of the Life Sciences, and she will provide a four-session, interactive workshop designed to give faculty a strong foundation in the principles and methods of academic writing.
Session Details
All sessions 8 to 11 a.m. CT via Zoom
June 4, 2025
Fundamentals of Excellent Writing
How can you give readers a truly enjoyable experience when they read your article? Learn the principles of effective scholarly writing, the importance of writing from the reader’s perspective, and the link between narrative writing and citation frequency.
June 11, 2025
Effective Titles and Abstracts
More people read your title and abstract than any other parts of your paper! Explore four strategies for writing effective titles. Learn how to craft an effective abstract, making every word count, and convincing your reader that your study matters.
June 18, 2025
Powerful Introduction and Clear Methods
Learn the essentials of content and style that will help you write a powerful
introduction to your research paper. Gather hints and tips for composing a Methods section that is interesting and clear.
June 25, 2025
Compelling Results and Discussion
Explore the most effective ways to present your results (focusing on tables and figures), and how to write a strong discussion, including placing your results in context and showing the reader why your results matter.
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Registration is limited to 20 participants. Confirmation and log-in instructions will be sent upon completion of registration. For further details, please reach out to the Advancing Research through Mentorship (ARM) Program at researchmentoring@utmb.edu.