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Writing & reviewing scientific manuscripts: do’s and don’ts

Introduces key principles of scientific writing, best practices for writing high-quality health research articles, and best practices for conducting peer review of health research articles.

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Understanding health data & research (for journalists)

Developed for the Nigeria AMR Media Alliance (NAMA) workshop, this lecture introduces key concepts in health research and epidemiology, including incidence, prevalence, risk measures, confidence intervals, statistical significance, and the interpretation of uncertainty in health reporting. Designed to help journalists critically evaluate and communicate scientific evidence.

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Understanding the science & burden of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) (for journalists)

Developed for the Nigeria AMR Media Alliance (NAMA) workshop, this lecture provides an accessible introduction to antimicrobial resistance, including how resistance develops and spreads, its global and national public health implications, and why AMR is an important topic for journalism, policy, and public engagement.

 

 

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How to read scientific evidence (for journalists)

Developed for the Nigeria AMR Media Alliance (NAMA) workshop, this lecture explains how to assess and interpret scientific studies, identify key findings and limitations, distinguish association from causation, and critically evaluate health research for accurate and responsible reporting.

 

 

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