Scientific Writing for Research Grant Proposals
This course is targeted to early career and novice researchers writing their first major competitive biomedical / health research grant proposals. After the course, you will be able to:
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This course is targeted to early career and novice researchers writing their first major competitive biomedical / health research grant proposals. After the course, you will be able to:
This course is targeted to early career and novice researchers writing their first major competitive biomedical / health research grant proposals. After the course, you will be able to:
1) Understand and apply principles of persuasive writing that improve overall research grant writing;
2) Identify purposes of sentences, within and across paragraphs and pages, that improve comprehension for readers of scientific writing; and
3) Describe and demonstrate major sentence positions and their roles expected by readers, and steps to improve sentence organization.
We are faculty at a major research institution with proven experience training others to health sciences research career success. Scientific writing is a key skill. This course is part of a larger Specialization called Grant Writing for Health Researchers. Please consider taking the other two courses on (1) Grant proposal plans, sections, and resubmission, and (2) Biostatistics study design and analysis for grant proposals. Together, these have been a recipe for success for researchers at the University of Colorado and beyond. Upon completion, you will earn an e-badge to display your new skills. Please join us!
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Introduction to Scientific Writing: The SUCCEED Model
Learn how to the word "SUCCEED" stands for important qualities of persuasive grant writing.
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Create a Research Notebook
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Organize and track your research notes, ideas, and references by creating a dedicated research notebook.
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Purchase a notebook or create a digital document for your research.
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Record your research questions, hypotheses, and observations.
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Keep track of references and citations.
Study Scientific Terminology
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Reinforce your foundational understanding of the language of scientific writing to set yourself up for success in this course.
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Review a glossary of scientific terminology.
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Use flashcards to test your knowledge of key terms.
Connect with Researchers and Writers
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Seek guidance and support from experienced researchers and writers who can provide valuable insights and advice on your scientific writing.
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Identify potential mentors in your field of research.
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Reach out to them and express your interest in connecting.
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Arrange meetings or video calls to discuss your writing and research.
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Analyze Grant Proposal Examples
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Deepen your understanding of persuasive writing techniques by examining real-world grant proposals.
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Read and analyze a variety of grant proposals.
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Identify the key elements and persuasive strategies used in each proposal.
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Summarize your findings and discuss them with a peer or mentor.
Attend Writing Workshops
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Enhance your writing skills and learn best practices from experienced professionals in a collaborative workshop setting.
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Identify and register for writing workshops relevant to scientific writing and grant proposals.
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Attend the workshops and actively participate in exercises and discussions.
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Seek feedback from instructors and peers to improve your writing.
Conduct Peer Review Sessions
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Gain valuable insights and improve your writing by exchanging feedback with fellow students.
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Form a peer review group with other students in the course.
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Exchange drafts of your writing.
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Provide constructive criticism and suggestions for improvement.
Draft a Research Proposal Outline
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Put your learning into practice by creating a draft outline for your own research proposal. This will help you internalize the principles of persuasive writing and prepare you for the challenges of the application process.
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Identify the research question and objectives.
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Develop a hypothesis or specific aims.
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Describe the methods you will use to conduct your research.
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Explain the significance of your research and its potential impact.
Initiate a Mini-Research Project
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Apply the principles of grant writing to a small-scale research project. This hands-on experience will give you a deeper understanding of the entire research process.
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Define a research question and hypothesis.
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Conduct a literature review.
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Design and carry out your research.
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Analyze your results and write a summary report.
Create a Research Notebook
Show steps
Organize and track your research notes, ideas, and references by creating a dedicated research notebook.
Browse courses on
Scientific Research
Show steps
- Purchase a notebook or create a digital document for your research.
- Record your research questions, hypotheses, and observations.
- Keep track of references and citations.
Study Scientific Terminology
Show steps
Reinforce your foundational understanding of the language of scientific writing to set yourself up for success in this course.
Browse courses on
Scientific Writing
Show steps
- Review a glossary of scientific terminology.
- Use flashcards to test your knowledge of key terms.
Connect with Researchers and Writers
Show steps
Seek guidance and support from experienced researchers and writers who can provide valuable insights and advice on your scientific writing.
Browse courses on
Scientific Research
Show steps
- Identify potential mentors in your field of research.
- Reach out to them and express your interest in connecting.
- Arrange meetings or video calls to discuss your writing and research.
Analyze Grant Proposal Examples
Show steps
Deepen your understanding of persuasive writing techniques by examining real-world grant proposals.
Show steps
- Read and analyze a variety of grant proposals.
- Identify the key elements and persuasive strategies used in each proposal.
- Summarize your findings and discuss them with a peer or mentor.
Attend Writing Workshops
Show steps
Enhance your writing skills and learn best practices from experienced professionals in a collaborative workshop setting.
Browse courses on
Scientific Writing
Show steps
- Identify and register for writing workshops relevant to scientific writing and grant proposals.
- Attend the workshops and actively participate in exercises and discussions.
- Seek feedback from instructors and peers to improve your writing.
Conduct Peer Review Sessions
Show steps
Gain valuable insights and improve your writing by exchanging feedback with fellow students.
Browse courses on
Scientific Writing
Show steps
- Form a peer review group with other students in the course.
- Exchange drafts of your writing.
- Provide constructive criticism and suggestions for improvement.
Draft a Research Proposal Outline
Show steps
Put your learning into practice by creating a draft outline for your own research proposal. This will help you internalize the principles of persuasive writing and prepare you for the challenges of the application process.
Show steps
- Identify the research question and objectives.
- Develop a hypothesis or specific aims.
- Describe the methods you will use to conduct your research.
- Explain the significance of your research and its potential impact.
Initiate a Mini-Research Project
Show steps
Apply the principles of grant writing to a small-scale research project. This hands-on experience will give you a deeper understanding of the entire research process.
Browse courses on
Scientific Research
Show steps
- Define a research question and hypothesis.
- Conduct a literature review.
- Design and carry out your research.
- Analyze your results and write a summary report.
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