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Approaching the Blank Document: Gamification of Manuscript Writing From a Trainee's Perspective
1Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California.
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|February 23, 2026
Summary
Gamification transforms the challenging research manuscript writing process into an approachable task for trainees. This strategy simplifies complex steps, making scientific writing more manageable and engaging.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Scientific Writing
- Research Translation
Background:
- Converting research findings into manuscripts is a critical yet often overwhelming step for trainees.
- The complexity of scientific writing can be a barrier to knowledge dissemination.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the utility of gamification in simplifying the manuscript writing process for trainees.
- To assess if gamified approaches enhance the digestibility and approachability of scientific writing.
Main Methods:
- A gamified framework was designed to structure the manuscript writing workflow.
- Trainees engaged with gamified elements throughout the research-to-manuscript conversion process.
Main Results:
- Gamification was found to make the manuscript writing process more digestible.
- The approach rendered the complex task of scientific writing more approachable for participants.
Conclusions:
- Gamification offers a viable strategy to overcome the challenges trainees face in manuscript preparation.
- Implementing gamified elements can improve the efficiency and reduce the perceived difficulty of scientific writing.
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