Tasks and Duties
Objective
In this task, you will develop a comprehensive research plan and strategy for a medical article or report. You will identify a relevant public health topic or a medical condition based on publicly available data, outline key areas of investigation, and create a detailed plan that can later be used as the foundation for a medical content piece.
Expected Deliverables
Please submit a DOC file that includes a detailed research plan, literature review outline, and strategic roadmap. Your document should cover the background of the chosen topic, target audience considerations, research questions, and the scope of your study.
Key Steps to Complete the Task
- Topic Selection and Justification: Identify a medical or public health topic using publicly available resources and justify your choice with current statistics and relevance.
- Literature Review Outline: Design a structure for a brief literature review that includes at least three to five key references. Explain the criteria for source selection and relevance.
- Strategy Development: Formulate a roadmap outlining goals, target audience, key messages, and the planned methodology for data synthesis.
- Timeline and Milestones: Include a detailed timeline with estimated hours of work for each phase of the project.
- Risk and Mitigation Strategy: Identify potential challenges and propose solutions or mitigations.
Evaluation Criteria
- Depth and clarity of the research plan
- Logical structure and feasibility of the timeline
- Appropriate use of publicly available data
- Quality in strategy formulation and risk management
- Overall presentation and coherence in the DOC file
This task is designed to be completed in approximately 30 to 35 hours. The goal is to build a robust foundation for a medical writing project by honing your research skills, strategic planning, and problem-solving capabilities. The plan should reflect an understanding of the challenges in communicating complex medical information with clarity and precision. Ensure your final DOC file is well-organized, thoroughly proofread, and clearly formatted for reviewer evaluation.
Objective
The objective for this week is to transition from planning to execution. You are tasked with drafting a complete article on a chosen health topic, applying the strategy developed previously. This task should focus on structuring your article logically, integrating reliable data, and writing in a clear, accessible style suitable for a general healthcare audience.
Expected Deliverables
Submit a DOC file containing your draft article. The document should include a title, abstract, main body sections (introduction, methodology, discussion, conclusion), and references. All sections should adhere to a consistent and professional format.
Key Steps to Complete the Task
- Outline Development: Create a detailed outline of your article, ensuring logical flow and coherence between sections.
- Content Drafting: Write the main content of your article using clear and concise language. Ensure that every section builds upon your initial plan from Week 1.
- Incorporate Data and Sources: Utilize publicly available medical data and literature to support your arguments. Properly cite and reference these sources within your article.
- Formatting and Style: Apply a consistent writing style and proper formatting practices including headings, subheadings, and bullet lists where necessary.
- Review and Refinement: Allocate time to do a first round of self-review, ensuring clarity and logical consistency.
Evaluation Criteria
- Clarity and logical progression of content
- Proper integration of evidence-based data
- Conformance to writing standards and academic style
- Adherence to article format and guidelines
- Quality and readability of final submission
This task should take approximately 30 to 35 hours to complete fully, including drafting and peer self-review. The goal is to demonstrate your ability to transform a strategic plan into well-structured written content that informs and educates its readers. Attention to detail, careful editing, and methodical citations are critical. Your DOC file should be self-contained and formatted according to standard academic conventions.
Objective
This week’s task focuses on refining and enhancing your drafted article through rigorous review and editing processes. In this phase of the internship, you will critically analyze your own work, solicit improvements based on a set of defined criteria, and ensure that all content meets high quality standards in accuracy, clarity, and style.
Expected Deliverables
You are required to submit a DOC file that includes your original draft (from Week 2) alongside a revised version of your article. The document should have clear annotations showing where changes were made, a brief rationale for major edits, and a final recommendation section outlining areas of improvement for future projects.
Key Steps to Complete the Task
- Self-Review: Conduct a comprehensive review of your article for grammar, syntax, consistency, and factual accuracy. Use an editing checklist to ensure completeness.
- Peer Review Simulation: Identify potential weaknesses in the argument, style, and structure. Document your findings and propose corrections.
- Quality Assurance Analysis: Cross-check all data, statistics, and medical references for reliability. Improve citations where necessary.
- Revision Process: Implement changes and refine your content structure. Make significant improvements in coherence and readability.
- Documentation of Changes: Clearly annotate edits using track changes or comments and explain the rationale behind major alterations in a separate section of the DOC file.
Evaluation Criteria
- Thoroughness of self-review and editing process
- Clarity in documenting changes and editing rationale
- Improvement in content quality and structural consistency
- Attention to factual accuracy and citation enhancement
- Adherence to DOC file submission guidelines
This task requires approximately 30 to 35 hours of dedicated work, including extensive self-review, revisions, and quality assurance. The aim is to develop a keen editorial eye and improve the overall readability and professionalism of your medical writing. Your final DOC file should reflect a polished article and include a clear record of the editing process.
Objective
The focus for the final week is on finalizing your content and preparing it for presentation. This task will require you to synthesize feedback from previous tasks, finalize your article, and develop an impact evaluation report discussing how your content meets public health communication standards and its potential impact among healthcare professionals and the public.
Expected Deliverables
Create a DOC file containing the final version of your article along with an accompanying impact evaluation report. The report should cover three sections: a summary of changes made, a critical self-assessment of the article’s quality in terms of clarity, accuracy, and persuasiveness, and an evaluation of how well the article meets strategic public health communication goals.
Key Steps to Complete the Task
- Final Review and Integration: Integrate all feedback and ensure the article is coherent and professionally presented.
- Impact Analysis: Develop an evaluation report discussing the potential influence of your content on its intended audience. Include sections on audience reach, informational clarity, and the potential to influence public health understanding.
- Presentation Preparation: Include a section that simulates a presentation outline that you would use to present your article to a panel of healthcare professionals. Outline key slides, talking points, and anticipated questions.
- Formatting and Submission: Ensure the final DOC file is well-organized, properly formatted, and free of errors.
- Self-Reflection: Conclude with a brief reflective summary (approximately 200 words) discussing your learning process, challenges, and how this project has improved your medical writing skills.
Evaluation Criteria
- Completeness and clarity of the final article
- Depth and insight in the impact evaluation report
- Effectiveness of presentation planning and communication strategies
- Overall organization, formatting, and professionalism in the DOC file
- Quality of self-reflection and learning outcomes
This week is designed to consolidate your work from the previous weeks and reflect on your overall impact as a junior medical writer. The anticipated workload is approximately 30 to 35 hours covering final revisions, comprehensive evaluation, and presentation planning. Through this task, you will learn how to effectively communicate complex medical information and evaluate its success in real-world settings. Your DOC file should be comprehensive, demonstrating a strong command over the subject matter and excellent editorial skills.