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Reading, Writing, and Evaluating Scientific Literature
BMI 718

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Description

This course will teach biomedical informatics graduate students practical skills for engaging with scientific literature in their biomedical informatics research. The course introduces best practices for systematic literature searches, critical reading of scientific literature, and peer review. Students will use these skills to read, evaluate, and present papers to their peers in an informal journal club format and in a formal presentation. They will also practice writing scientific proposals for new research projects grounded in existing scientific literature.  

School Harvard Medical School
Credits 2
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Course Component Required
Instruction Mode In Person
Grading Basis HMS Ordinal
Course Requirements Course is limited to in-person students.
Curriculum Phase N/A
Visiting Clerks N/A
Course Type N/A