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Visual Data – An aid for Scientific Writers

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Visualization of data and information makes clinical research and science more realistic and accessible. A visual presentation of data has a stronger and far-reaching impact on the discerning mind. Tables and graphs are two modes of presenting information in a visually appealing manner, which provide a clear picture of the current and expected scenario. Thus, these are excellent communication tools for the presentation of scientific data and information. Ideas, information, and facts summarized using tables and figures instead of complex scientific jargon are relatively easy to understand by patients and laymen, thereby extending their reach.

As so aptly quoted by William Playfair, an engineer who innovated line charts, bar charts, and pie charts “…it occurred to me, that making an appeal to the eye when proportion and magnitude are concerned, is the best and readiest method of conveying a distinct idea.”

Importance of Tables, Figures, and Graphs in Scientific Writing

  • Presentation of complex information using less space and few words
  • Addition of creativity and value to a manuscript layout
  • Help to manage word count limit
  • Makes it easy for the readers to focus on the most relevant information
  • Easy and rapid assimilation of relevant information by readers, particularly busy healthcare professionals
  • Facilitates communication of science in a crisp and comprehensible way

What type of graphs, tables, or figures to include in your manuscript?

This entirely depends on how you want to narrate your story and what you want your readers to focus on.

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How can tables, graphs, and figures be used to make technical writing more creative and less complicated?

  • Decide your objective

Tables convey data and information in a logical and orderly manner. Graphs talk about the relationship between different variables and changing trends. The optimal tool should be chosen according to your objective.

  • Adhere to guidelines

Some journals have instructions about design patterns for graphs and tables. Follow the guidelines given by your target journal.

  • Choose consistency

Maintain a consistent pattern for abbreviations, values, treatments, etc.  Avoid any repetition while sharing information and maintain a consistent rhythm.

  • Completely Complete

Graphs and tables should be self-explanatory. As images attract people before the text, so the visual data should be completely complete in itself!

  • Don’t dress up to kill!

Never use both tables and graphs to represent the same data. Titles must be concise, and abbreviations should be mentioned in footnotes. Graphs and illustrations should be arranged systematically and not just to dress up the data!

Everything about visualizing data in scientific writing, from bar graphs to histograms to line graphs, is a fusion of art and technique. However, putting the appropriate pieces in the right place might become challenging at times. Lack of skill can lead to minor errors, but health science is unapologetically intolerant to them! And here is where, Turacoz steps in to upskill you in your journey of scientific writing.

Turacoz offers courses, workshops, and webinars to guide blooming scientific writers.

Come and join Turacoz to take you on a path towards scientific writing that will open doors to new avenues.

            Course – Scientific Writing: Publication Writing and Submission in Journals

            Date- 16 July 2022

For more details and information contact,

[email protected]

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5 Steps Towards Freelance Medical Writing

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Working within organized cabins, reporting to managers, and clocking in as per company norms: work culture has taken a leap beyond these precincts. “Opportunities are created by us”, as the saying goes. Freelance Medical Writing exemplifies this precisely. Undoubtedly, full-time jobs support a sense of structure, decorum and a running income, but they are not always conducive, especially for those who are unable to devote time to a nine-to-six job due to personal commitments. This is precisely where freelancing comes to rescue. Freelancing also helps bridge the ever-increasing workforce gap, at the same time bringing in more flexibility and creativity to work styles.

Here are 5 steps to take a leap towards Freelance Medical Writing:

  • Understanding the Benefits
    • Working from the hills or from your home office, freelancing is laden with benefits. It is you who can choose the project, workload, time, location, and schedule. It is where responsibility and comfort merge. From flexibility of working hours to deciding your worth, you are your own master.
  • Burning the Myths
    • Although having one’s own website certainly gives an edge to freelancing, just the thought that it may require a knowledge of coding and could turn out expensive, forces one to step back! For the uninitiated, this is just a myth. There is a plethora of options such as WordPress, where one can create a website with minimal efforts. Look for the available options and they are right there waiting for you!
  • Choosing your Niche
    • After burning the myths, the next step is choosing where your interest lies. Medical writing is a broad domain, including manuscript writing, medico-marketing, regulatory writing. Hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, health-tech firms, medical communication agencies, etc. have diverse communication requirements. Decipher your interest, strength area, choose your tribe, and find out where you fit in. This is what will define the structure of your portfolio and growth prospects.
  • Keeping the Links Open
    • Build a strong connection within your fraternity. Form a network of writers where you all can share referrals and help each other.
  • Don’t Stop Learning
    • Upgrade your skills in medical and scientific writing. Enroll yourself in courses, seminars, online workshops, etc. First, it can help broaden your vision and identify your blind spots, giving you a good start. Second, it can help in understanding the industry and best practices and build a network. Third, it can enhance your writing skills. Focus on understanding the market and learn how tools are changing.

You are just one decision away from taking a step towards freelance medical writing. A fog of doubts and questions is what might be blurring your mind. To clear them all, attend the workshop organized by Turacoz. Turacoz is a medical communications agency having in-depth knowledge of the healthcare industry. Professional and experienced medical writers at Turacoz are organizing a workshop for Freelance Medical Writers.

Details for the workshop:

Title: Freelance Medical Writing: A Flexible Career Option

Date: 9th July 2022 (Saturday)

To know more, visit the link https://turacoz.typeform.com/to/EkIe1bUJ

MLR – Approaching Perfection

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Medico marketing and medical communications are adding a novel approach to the dissemination of information by medical and healthcare industry. Nonetheless, improper marketing and communication can dampen the efforts of medical and healthcare industry. This is where Medical-Legal Regulatory (MLR) review steps in.

What do you understand by MLR?

MLR Review is an important step in healthcare promotion and marketing. This step ensures the accuracy, compliance, and credibility of content. The content is reviewed and approved by both medical and legal reviewers in compliance with guidelines and regulations.

Significance of Medical-Legal Regulatory Review

Every healthcare practice or product entering the market impacts lives. If the drug or device information is not conveyed accurately, it can lead to lethal outcomes. Thus, such information necessitates stringent verification and review as one wrong step can not only cost lives but may have a huge financial impact. Media trials leading to disrepute and functional collapse could be other added side effects. Therefore, if a product involves instructions for dosage, storage etc., the need for MLR review becomes paramount and non-negotiable  

  • False or unreliable information can get companies shut down and banned
  • Wrong marketing equals exit from the market
  • MLR adds credibility and a sense of security

In a world where healthcare promotion is moving towards digitalization and extensive marketing strategies, patient awareness of available options is increasing. Hence, MLR review has become even more necessary, but the question is how to evolve in this revolution?

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Technology and Software in solving the problem

From paperwork to soft copies, the leap has been taken a long time ago. However, medical reviewers and writers are still one step away from the ideal. This is because the increased number of drafts, multiple revisions, and pressure of meeting the deadlines tends to create a gap in the development of a perfect document.

With tools and technology, we can fill the gap between creativity and accuracy. These tools allow us to move from “Leave behind Leaflets” to “Video content”. The process right from uploading a document to referencing a document, everything can be put in order and system.

Turacoz is opening its doors by introducing you to such tools and technology and welcomes you to be a part of the digital revolution. Turacoz is organizing workshops, webinars, and courses to guide and teach the new generation about MLR reviews.

“Perfection is the pillar of Turacoz”

Here is the detail of upcoming courses and workshops of Turacoz

  1. Certificate Course in Scientific Writing: 16th July,2022
  2. Workshop on “Freelance medical writing: A flexible career opportunity”: 9th July,2022.

Book your seat in advance at [email protected]