Enhancing the QUAlity and Transparency Of health Research

UK EQUATOR Centre Publication School Oxford 6-10 July 2015

03/03/2015
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UK EQUATOR Centre Publication School, 6th-10th July 2015, St Anne’s College, Oxford UK

Fit for purpose: The secrets of success in writing, publishing, and disseminating research articles

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a large number of published research articles are reported badly.  They often don’t provide enough information, or they provide misleading and ambiguous information, and their usefulness is severely compromised.

In response to this, the UK EQUATOR Centre is delighted to offer a unique new week-long course for both new and more experienced health researchers who wish to make their research articles fit for purpose.

Build the skills and confidence to achieve success in writing, publishing and disseminating your research through traditional journals, and other media channels.

This lively course will be lead by an experienced, enthusiastic and knowledgeable team, featuring lectures and many practical sessions including:

  • How to write the key sections of your research article, including the methods, analysis and results, introduction, discussion, title and abstract
  • How to make the appropriate and optimal use of Reporting Guidelines including CONSORT, STROBE and PRISMA
  • How to target the right journal for your research, and navigate different editorial systems
  • How to deal with peer review comments, and how to peer review the work of others constructively
  • How to write for and communicate with a lay audience, and make the most of media opportunities

The course will also discuss the importance of writing and publishing protocols, and the use of reporting guidelines such as SPIRIT and PRISMA-P.

Course tutors include:

Dr Elizabeth Wager, Publications Consultant, Sideview
Prof Doug Altman, Director, Centre for Statistics in Medicine; Director, UK EQUATOR Centre
Dr Iveta Simera, Deputy Director, UK EQUATOR Centre
Ms Caroline Struthers, Education and Training Manager, UK EQUATOR Centre

The programme will also include contributions from invited guest speakers including Journal Editors and Science Communicators.

A more detailed course outline and speaker details will be added soon.

Early-bird rates apply before 31 May 

Early-bird rate: £1,150

Early-bird rate including four nights ensuite accommodation at St Anne’s College: £1,450

From 1 June

Standard rate: £1,300

Standard rate including accommodation: £1,600

Course fees include daily lunch and refreshments, dinner at St Anne’s (Mon-Wed evening) and a course banquet (Thursday evening), a comprehensive delegate’s pack including all course materials, and two essential reference books.

Spaces are strictly limited, so please register here, and take advantage of the early-bird rate until 31 May 2015

Contact: Caroline Struthers (caroline.struthers@csm.ox.ac.uk)

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