Second edition “Heuvellandcursus” 13+14 October 2011

Effective writing and publishing scientific papers

Where do I start? How do I construct a clear and logical story?

• Tips & tricks for the structure of a powerful paper
• Do’s and don’ts of titles, abstracts, tables, figures and references
• Finding the most effective way from research idea to PubMed

What to do when and with whom?

• The optimal plan for the writing and publication process
• Collaborating with co-authors and supervisors
• Organising scientific output

Journals and the reviewing process

• The wondrous world of impact factors
• Submitting, revising, and re-submitting

 Meet the editor

• Behind the scenes of editorial offices
• Question & answer with the editor of an indexed journal

Icing on the cake

• A Burgundian walk and an inspiring dinner speaker

The “Heuvellandcursus” will take place on Thursday and Friday 13 + 14 October 2011 in a beautiful country lodge in the green Limburg Heuvelland.

Teachers: Dr. Daniel Kotz & Dr. Jochen Cals, Maastricht University/CAPHRI.
Course coordinator: Dr. Daniel Kotz (phone: 0031 43 3882893; mail: d.kotz@maastrichtuniversity.nl).

Primary target audience: junior researchers and PhD students from health, medical, and life sciences who wish to write articles for peer-reviewed journals more effectively and efficiently, with a focus on biomedical research.

Costs: €499 for CaRe members (others €699), including all materials, accommodation in luxury one-person bedrooms, all meals and beverages (breakfast, 2x lunch, dinner, drinks), as well as a green and inspiring surrounding. The county lodge is easily accessible by car and public transport (20km from Maastricht).

Please note: this is an interactive and therefore small-scaled course (the maximum number of participants is 20). Enrolment occurs on a first come-first serve principle; full = full.

Please apply for registration by sending an e-mail to: heuvellandcursus@maastrichtuniversity.nl

www.heuvellandcursus.nl