330.611.01
Writing Publishable Manuscripts for the Social and Behavioral Sciences

Location
East Baltimore
Term
2nd Term
Department
Mental Health
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Class Time(s)
Monday, 1:30 - 3:20pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Judith Bass
Contact Name
Judith Bass
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

Students must begin the course with a well-formulated idea for an empirical research paper and completed (or near completed) data analysis.

Description
Provides training in the preparation of manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals, with a focus on empirical papers and systematic reviews. Develops students' ability to serve as reviewers and critically evaluate the written work of peers. Covers topics relevant to effective communication and dissemination of ideas, including journal selection, preparation of cover letters, and responses to reviewers. Incorporates student critiques of other students' works in progress and writing accountability group (WAG) activities.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate how to formulate and organize an empirical paper and systematic review
  2. Produce a manuscript to be submitted to a peer-reviewed journal
  3. Offer critical feedback as a peer reviewer
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 25% Participation
  • 25% Peer-feedback
  • 50% Final Paper
Enrollment Restriction
Enrollment is restricted to PhD students in the second year or beyond.
Instructor Consent
Consent required for all students
Consent Note
Consent is required to establish that interested students have a well-developed paper idea and completed (or near completed) data analysis.
Consent Contact
jbass1@jhu.edu
Special Comments

This is the onsite section of a course that is also held virtually. You are responsible for the modality in which you are registered.