Intensive Course in Research Writing

Barbara Gastel, MD, MPHTexas A&M University

Summer 2011

Intensive Course in Research Writing:Session 9 (8 July 2011)

Today

• Presentations by some class members about their work

• Workshop: drafts of discussion, introduction, and abstract

• Presentation/discussion: preparing a curriculum vitae

Presentations by Class Members

• [Names of presenters]

• Note: After each presentation, please complete the feedback form. Thank you!

Workshop: Drafts of Introduction, Discussion, and Abstract

• Read your group members’ introductions, discussions, and abstracts fairly quickly, to get the general meaning.

• Read each more carefully, and write comments.• Discuss each, noting strengths and then

providing suggestions.• Give the commented-on material to the authors.• Note: If you don’t have time to finish in class, I

encourage you to continue later.

A Curriculum Vitae:A Common Component of Applications and Proposals

The Curriculum Vitae: Some Basics

• Curriculum vitae (commonly called a CV): the academic equivalent of a resume– How do a resume and a CV tend to differ?

• Lists your education, experience, publications, honors, etc

• Often required in proposals to help show that you are qualified for what you are proposing

• What are some other uses of a CV?

A Resource

• From the Columbia University Center for Career Education

• Includes advice and a sample CV• URL:

http://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/resources/tipsheets/resumes-and-cvs-curriculum-vitae

Example: A CV of anEarly-Career Researcher

Standardized CVs

• Required by some granting agencies• Have specific instructions to follow—for

example, regarding– Types of information to include– Organization of information– Length

• A brief look at an example

Preparing a CV to Use in a Proposal

• Follow instructions carefully.• In general, use reverse chronological

order.• Emphasize items that help show you’re

well qualified for what you’re seeking. – What might be some examples?– Therefore you may have different versions of

your CV for different purposes.

Preparing a CV: More Tips

• If an item may be unclear to readers, include a brief explanation.

• When listing papers you have written for publication:– If a paper has been accepted but not yet

published, list it under Publications as “In press” or “Forthcoming”.

– If a paper has been submitted but not yet accepted, generally list it under Research rather than Publications.

Preparing a CV: More Tips

• Don’t include items that aren’t very relevant to the proposal (examples: height, weight, marital status, high school attended, hobbies).

An Idea

• For appropriate examples, look on the Web for CVs of people in your field.

• Questions?

Homework for Monday

• Reading: Chapters 23 and 25 in textbook• Browsing: 3 review papers in your field• Writing due: draft of your curriculum vitae

(please bring copies for your group members, Dr. Aiello, and me)