Journal Club

Journal clubs can feel intimidating at first, especially when you are new to the field and the papers feel opaque. This track prepares you to participate and present, with the focus on building confidence rather than assuming expertise you do not yet have.

Lessons

Lesson Topic What you will learn
01: How to Present a Paper Presenting informally What to cover, how to frame why you care, and how to keep it short
02: Leading a Discussion After the talk Opening the discussion, handling questions you cannot answer, and building confidence
03: Giving Feedback Being a good audience member Asking useful questions, offering criticism constructively, and supporting the presenter

Work through the lessons in order if you are new to journal clubs. If you are already presenting and want specific advice, jump to the lesson that covers what you need.

Templates

A ready-to-use slide structure and discussion prompts are available in Templates → Journal Club.