Announcements
“Referencing as Persuasion” by G. Nigel Gilbert
Why do scientists really cite each other? This classic article by Nigel Gilbert demonstrates how references work as subtle rhetorical tools — shaping authority, consensus, and scientific knowledge itself.
[Soc Stud Sci 1977;7(1):113-122]
Call for Submissions: Pediatrics in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
Pediatrics invites trainee essays on AI’s impact in child health, exploring its benefits, risks, ethics, and equity in clinical care and education for the Section on Pediatric Trainees (SOPT) monthly feature. There is no hard deadline.
“Ten Simple Rules for Building and Maintaining a Scientific Reputation” by Philip E. Bourne and Virginia Barbour
In ten practical rules Bourne and Barbour urge scientists to nurture integrity, fairness, and community service alongside publications and metrics to build, protect, and sustain a lifelong scientific reputation.
[PLOS Comput Biol 2011;7(6):e1002108]
Upcoming Classes & Events
Citations as Discovery in the Age of AI (Online)
Past Classes & Events
The Write Stuff: Write Now - Self-Editing Workshop