Scientific Writing Resources
This is a collection of resources for the Writing Institute Pilot Program, hosted by the GW SMHS Center for Faculty Excellence. These resources are also geared toward for researchers in need of guidance for their writing projects.
Recommended Books
How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper by Call Number: T11 .D33 2016 (stacks)ISBN: 9781440842627Publication Date: 2016-03-28
The Science Writers' Essay Handbook by Call Number: T11 .N54 2016 (stacks)ISBN: 9780692654668Publication Date: 2016-02-01
The Science Writers' Handbook by Call Number: T11 .S35 2013 (stacks)ISBN: 9780738216560Publication Date: 2013-04-30
The Science Writers' Investigative Reporting Handbook by Call Number: T11 .G76 2018 (stacks)ISBN: 9781732333901Publication Date: 2018-06-01
Story, Not Study: 30 Brief Lessons to Inspire Health Researchers As Writers by ISBN: 9783030713621Publication Date: 2021-04-27
Writing Research Proposals in the Health Sciences by ISBN: 9781526411303Publication Date: 2018-03-29
Writing Your Journal Article in Twelve Weeks by Call Number: Z471 .B45 2009 (stacks)ISBN: 9781412957014Publication Date: 2009-01-20
Grammar and Writing Skills for the Health Professional by Call Number: PE1116.M44 V55 2018 (stacks)ISBN: 9781305945425Publication Date: 2017-01-01
Outside resources
- The art and science of scientific writingMestres CA, Sampathkumar A. The art and science of scientific writing. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 2019;27(5):335-337. doi:10.1177/0218492319856972
- Funding Resources for Public Health researchHimmelfarb's guide to public health funding resources
- How to write a scientific paperGemayel R. How to write a scientific paper. FEBS J. 2016;283(21):3882-3885. doi:10.1111/febs.13918
- How to write your first research paperKallestinova ED. How to write your first research paper. Yale J Biol Med. 2011;84(3):181-190.
- Scientific Medical Writing in Practice: the «IMR@D®» FormatBen Saad H. Scientific Medical Writing in Practice: the «IMR@D®» Format. Tunis Med. 2019;97(3):407-425.
- Writing as an Engineer or ScientistWriting Guides and Teaching Resources from Penn State University
- Writing a Scientific Paper Is Not Rocket Science!Dodson TB. Writing a Scientific Paper Is Not Rocket Science!. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2015;73(12 Suppl):S160-S169. doi:10.1016/j.joms.2015.04.039
- Writing CommonsAn encyclopedia for writers, researchers, and knowledge workers
GW Writing Center
What is GW Writing Center?
- GW's Writing Center is a welcoming, professional environment within which members of the GW community can receive dedicated attention to their writing and research projects.
Is there a fee for the service?
- The service is FREE to all GW students staff and faculty.
Can distance students make an appointment with the GW Writing Center?
- Yes, the GW Writing Center offers services for Distance Learning.
- How to Schedule your appointment: Use the online system and send your paper (at least 24 hours in advance) to gwriter@gwu.edu. Include the name of your tutor, time of your session, and number you will be calling from.
SMHS, SON, & SPH - Sign up for consultations with health sciences specialists; appointments available at Himmelfarb Library and the Ashburn campus.
