The development of scientific communication skills: a qualitative study of the perceptions of trainees and their mentors.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Scientific communication, both written and oral, is the cornerstone of success in biomedical research, yet formal instruction is rarely provided. Trainees with little exposure to standard academic English may find developing scientific communication skills challenging. In this exploratory, hypothesis-generating qualitative study, the authors examined the process by which mentored junior researchers learn scientific communication skills, their feelings about the challenges, and their mentor's role in the process.

Method

In 2010, the authors conducted semistructured focus groups and interviews to explore research trainees' and faculty mentors' perceptions and practices regarding scientific communication skills development, as part of the development phase of a larger q

SUBMITTER: Cameron C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3809893 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature