AxeUSCE: Manuscript Writing for Medical Research

Are you conducting research in public health, clinical medicine, or healthcare systems, and ready to share your findings with the world. Writing for peer-reviewed journals can feel overwhelming, but with the right structure and guidance, you can produce a professional, high-quality manuscript that meets international publication standards. This course, designed by AxeUSCE, is specifically tailored for public health professionals, clinical researchers, graduate students, and academic authors who aim to write manuscripts that are clear, structured, and publishable.

You'll learn how to write each section of a research paper using the IMRaD format (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion)-a globally recognized structure for scientific writing. What's Covered:Lecture 1 - Introduction Writing: Learn how to establish background, highlight the research gap, and present your study objectives. Lecture 2 - Methods Writing: Write a reproducible methodology that journals require, including study design, sample size, and data analysis techniques.

Lecture 3 - Results Writing: Present your data using appropriate tables, figures, and narrative summaries. Lecture 4 - Discussion & Conclusion Writing: Interpret your results, acknowledge limitations, and write impactful conclusions that align with your findings. Lecture 5 - Practical Example & FAQs: Walk through a real manuscript sample and explore common challenges and professional solutions.

By the End of This Course, You Will Be Able To:Structure your manuscript for a public health or clinical journalCommunicate your research findings with clarity and academic rigorAvoid common pitfalls that lead to rejectionFormat, revise, and prepare your paper for submissionWhether you're working on your first publication or improving your academic writing skills, this course gives you the confidence, tools, and practical insights to move your research from draft to publication.