Agenda (MASTER CLASS IN MEDICAL WRITING)
23rd June 2012, Warsaw

08:45–09:00	Registration and morning coffee
09:00–09:30	Introduction
09:30–10:45	Structure and ease of reading – Illustrated with examples What makes sentences difficult/easy to read Punctuation for clarity Using paragraphs
10:45–11:00	Coffee break
11:00–12:30	Getting to the point – Illustrated with examples How long is too long? How to present your results Graphs and tables
12:30–13:15 13:15 - 14:00	How to publish in top scientific journals (lecture) Lunch
14:00–15:30	Jargon, abbreviations and acronyms – Illustrated with examples When and when not to use jargon Why and when to use abbreviations
15:30–15:45	Coffee break
15:45–17:15	Grammar, syntax and spelling – Illustrated with examples Common problems with tenses Using definite and indefinite articles Word order and undefined pronouns
17:15–17:30	Questions and general discussion
17:30	Presentation of certificates and close