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Communication Strategies for Health Services Researchers

Grant Writing, Session 1: How and what to cut: A primer on editing your own work

by Christine Hartmann, PhD
Seminar date: 1/27/2020
Seminar time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
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Description: First in a three session course: Self-editing has been called “killing your darlings” because it’s difficult to edit your own writing. This session assimilates knowledge from books and courses into a primer on how to trim, where to begin, and why practice makes perfect. Intended audience: These sessions are designed to benefit everyone: emerging investigators, junior faculty, fellows, study staff, policy makers, administrators, experienced grant writers, etc. All are welcome to participate and share insights.


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