Intensive Course in Research Writing Barbara Gastel, MD, MPH Texas A&M University Summer 2011

Intensive Course in Research Writing: Session 9 (8 July 2011)

Today Presentations by some class members about their work Workshop: drafts of discussion, introduction, and abstract Presentation/discussion: preparing a curriculum vitae

Presentations by Class Members [Names of presenters] Note: After each presentation, please complete the feedback form. Thank you!

Workshop: Drafts of Introduction, Discussion, and Abstract Read your group members’ introductions, discussions, and abstracts fairly quickly, to get the general meaning. Read each more carefully, and write comments. Discuss each, noting strengths and then providing suggestions. Give the commented-on material to the authors. Note: If you don’t have time to finish in class, I encourage you to continue later.

A Curriculum Vitae: A Common Component of Applications and Proposals

The Curriculum Vitae: Some Basics Curriculum vitae (commonly called a CV): the academic equivalent of a resume –How do a resume and a CV tend to differ? Lists your education, experience, publications, honors, etc Often required in proposals to help show that you are qualified for what you are proposing What are some other uses of a CV?

A Resource From the Columbia University Center for Career Education Includes advice and a sample CV URL: ces/tipsheets/resumes-and-cvs-curriculum-vitae ces/tipsheets/resumes-and-cvs-curriculum-vitae

Example: A CV of an Early-Career Researcher

Standardized CVs Required by some granting agencies Have specific instructions to follow—for example, regarding –Types of information to include –Organization of information –Length A brief look at an example

Preparing a CV to Use in a Proposal Follow instructions carefully. In general, use reverse chronological order. Emphasize items that help show you’re well qualified for what you’re seeking. –What might be some examples? –Therefore you may have different versions of your CV for different purposes.

Preparing a CV: More Tips If an item may be unclear to readers, include a brief explanation. When listing papers you have written for publication: –If a paper has been accepted but not yet published, list it under Publications as “In press” or “Forthcoming”. –If a paper has been submitted but not yet accepted, generally list it under Research rather than Publications.

Preparing a CV: More Tips Don’t include items that aren’t very relevant to the proposal (examples: height, weight, marital status, high school attended, hobbies).

An Idea For appropriate examples, look on the Web for CVs of people in your field. Questions?

Homework for Monday Reading: Chapters 23 and 25 in textbook Browsing: 3 review papers in your field Writing due: draft of your curriculum vitae (please bring copies for your group members, Dr. Aiello, and me)