Table 1
Schedule for paper sprint
|
Element |
Time (mins) |
Description |
|---|---|---|
|
Setting the stage |
10 |
Lead investigator provides background on the sprint (2 min) – Title of the paper – Target journal – Describe theory of paper, data and constraints (3 min) a. Knowledge gaps b. Study data c. Study cohort d. Study design – What we will accomplish today |
|
Group responds (5 min) – Affirms or revises knowledge gaps – Asks big-picture questions about study approach | ||
|
Writing the abstract |
40 |
Use structured abstract template from JAMA |
|
Split into 2 teams – Intro team – Methods team | ||
|
First round of writing (15 min) – Intro team writes: Background – Methods team writes: Methods (Design, setting, participants; exposure; outcomes) | ||
|
First round of revision (5 min) – Intro team revises methods team’s work and vice versa | ||
|
Second round of writing (10 min) – Intro team writes Conclusions – Methods team writes Results | ||
|
Second round of revision (5 min) – Intro team revises methods team’s work and vice versa | ||
|
Developing the exhibits |
40 |
All team members sketch out his/her plan for the exhibits (15 min) – Use the manuscript guide for inspiration |
|
Potential guide – Table 1—Descriptive Stats – Table 2/Fig—Main Effects – Table 3/Fig—Heterogeneity of Effects – Table 4/Fig—Policy Impact | ||
|
Exhibit drafts are taped on the walls and reviewed (5 min) | ||
|
Team discusses the best display for exhibits (15 min) | ||
|
Revising the analysis plan |
20 |
Team reviews and comments on the analysis plan proposed (5 min) |
|
Team raises questions and discusses potential revisions to the analysis plan (15 min) | ||
|
Determining next steps |
10 |
Team identifies enduring weaknesses and uncertainties regarding the study plan |
|
Team comes up with a plan to address these issues | ||
|
Lead investigator describes the project timeline and next steps |