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define what a PLS is.
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list the reasons why PLS are important.
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write a clear, easily understandable PLS.
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organize quality check and review of their PLS.
About This Course
This 60-minute, free-to-access course will guide students through the process of creating a plain language summary (PLS) to accompany their research paper. Plain language summaries are becoming frequently used to help non-specialists - such as patients and general practitioners - quickly understand the key messages of a biomedical research paper.
This course has been created with help from our friends at scholarcy.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
Course curriculum
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Welcome To The Course!
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What is a PLS?
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Exercises: What Is a PLS?
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Do PLS Work?
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Are PLS Important? The Patient Perspective
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Are PLS Important? The Researcher Perspective
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Preparation
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Writing
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Review
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Preparation
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Writing
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Review
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Automated Summary Generator
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Downloadable Summary
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References
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Final Quiz for Certification (minimum score of 80% required to pass)
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About this course
- Free
- 16 lessons
- 0.5 hours of video content