Scientific Writing in Kinesiology

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Instruct students in writing grant proposals, abstracts, manuscripts, and effective presentations in their respective scientific fields of study in Kinesology. KINES 588 Scientific Writing in Kinesiology (3) This course is intended to assist graduate students in writing grant proposals, abstracts, and manuscripts, as well as preparing effective presentations in their respective scientific field of study within the discipline of Kinesiology.Course objectives are to: 1. Increase technical proficiency in scientific writing vice a vers a grammar, sentence structure, formatting, etc. 2. Promote the ability to write effective specific aims, hypotheses, and background statement portions of a grant proposals 3. Understand the formulaic approach to writing effective scientific abstracts and manuscripts 4. Expand the ability to prepare and present effective oral communications using a Power Point format 5. Develop an understanding and appreciation for the peer review process associated with grant proposals and manuscriptsEvaluation will be based on grading of the following brief writing assignments: a manuscript abstract, the Introduction section of a manuscript, the Specific Aims page of an NIH-style grant proposal, and a set of Power Point slides for an abbreviated oral presentation.The course is to be offered every fall semester. Enrollment is limited to Kinesology Department graduate students.