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  • Public Health Education
  • Academic Writing Support

Background:

  • Clear communication is vital for public health research, practice, and policy.
  • Master of Public Health (MPH) students require specialized writing skills for effective knowledge dissemination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the establishment and evolution of a peer writing coach program for MPH students.
  • To analyze student utilization and identify key areas of writing support needed.

Main Methods:

  • Case study approach detailing program development since 2010.
  • Analysis of appointment data from academic year 2010-2011 to 2017-2018.
  • Categorization of student writing assistance requests.

Main Results:

  • Student appointment requests increased from 55 to 767 annually between 2010-2011 and 2017-2018.
  • Top student needs included writing clearly/concisely (74%), organizing arguments (58%), and tailoring content for audiences (35%).

Conclusions:

  • The Peer Writing Coach Program effectively addresses critical writing needs for MPH students.
  • The program's success highlights the importance of dedicated writing support in public health training.