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# Learning Path

## 1. Web-based Short Video Instructions

Video instruction will  cover important concepts and strategies about writing research papers. 

1. Watch the content 
2. Follow the prompted worksheets 
3. Apply to your own writing, reading, and peer review

## 2. Protected Day for: Group Discussion; Questions and Answers; Writing/Drafting

Four days have been reserved to help you protect a day to help you focus on the writing process. Block this day in your agenda and make the most of it. 

You can use this day to: 

* Discuss and Reflect with your group
* Read, watch, follow the guidelines
* Draft your own research paper 

## Writing Group Meeting for Peer Review

These groups meetings are reserved for peer review on your drafts. It's important that you read and review each others' text and apply the concepts you have learnt! It's a powerful tool to reflect and apply principles of good scientific communication. 

* Submit your draft 
* Comment on your peers' drafts
* Review comments received and revise your text 

## Detailed Prompted Worksheets (learning path per section)

For every section of the research paper we cover, you'll work your way through an easy to follow worksheet which will guide you through the content and tasks. Use the checkbox to help you monitor your own learning progress


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