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FROM THE EDITOR  � Michael G. Baker

CONFERENCE
2022 Harold Swanberg Distinguished Service Award Address
Aspire to More: Raising the Bar on Medical Writing  
� Julia Forjanic Klapproth

2022 John P. McGovern Award Address 
Global Vaccines and Vaccinations: Science Vs. Antiscience
� Peter J. Hotez

2022 Walter C. Alvarez Award Address
Emerging Issues Following COVID-19: Public Health Communication 
� Leana Wen

SESSION REPORTS
Attention!: How to Harness It for Productivity and Deep Work 
� Allie Boman

DIY Graphics for Medical Writers  � Jerm Day-Storms

Inclusive Language: Best Practices and Practical Applications for 
Medical Writers and Editors  � Rebecca Moran

Moving From Worst to Best in Medical Writing for Continuing 
Education in the Health Professions  � Jerm Day-Storms

The Use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in 
Clinical Research and Health Care  � Noelle Ochotny

What Is Plagiarism? Putting Out Fires Around This Hot Topic 
� Eloise DeHaan

TOPICAL FEATURES
Updated Guidance on the Reporting of Race and Ethnicity in 
Medical and Science Journals � Tracy Frey

Common Grantsmanship Hurdles of Early Career Clinician-Scientists 
and How a Medical Writer Can Help � Matthew R. Sandbulte

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, 
and Natural Language Generation in Medical Writing  
� Deepak Palasamudram, Karun S. Karunakaran, Prakhar Gaur,
Akshatha Miyal Kamath, Pramit Saha, and Tina Purushotam

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF  Michael G. Baker, PhD 
MANAGING EDITOR Rachel Mosher, MA  

SECTION EDITORS
Progress in Publications Qing Zhou, PhD, ELS

Regulatory Insights Jennifer Bridgers, MS, MWC
Science Series Naomi Bishop, MD

Statistically Speaking  Thomas M. Schindler, PhD
Everyday Ethics  Julie Ravo, BA, MA
Freelance Focus Ruwaida Vakil, MSc
CE Craft Corner Haifa Kassis, MD

Practical Matters Elizabeth Kukielka, PharmD, MA, MS, MWC 

REGULAR CONTRIBUTORS
Freelance Focus Brian Bass, MWC

Melissa L. Bogen, ELS
Sherri Bowen, MA, ELS
Lori De Milto, MJ
Cathryn D. Evans
Gail V. Flores, PhD
Phyllis Minick

In the Service of Good Writing Laurie Endicott Thomas, MA, ELS
Conscious Writing  Crystal R. Herron, PhD, ELS

EDITORS IN MEMORIAM Lori L. Alexander, MTPW, ELS, MWC 
Ronald J. Sanchez 

2022–2023 PRESIDENT Elise Eller, PhD 
2022–2023 BOARD LIAISON JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM 

2022–2023 STAFF LIAISON Shari Rager, MS, CAE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Susan Krug, MS, CAE

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Amy Boches, biographics

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ISSN 2163-5315

AMWA JOURNAL MISSION STATEMENT 
In support of the mission of the American Medical 
Writers Association (AMWA) and to advance the 
broader profession, the AMWA Journal publishes 
content that reflects the interests, concerns, and 
expertise of medical communicators. Its purpose is to 
inform, inspire, and motivate medical communicators.

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 51 FREELANCE FOCUS
� Melissa L. Bogen, Lori De Milto, Cathryn D. Evans,
and Gail V. Flores

 Q1:  In the age of LinkedIn, how important is a  
website for a freelancer? What are the key  
elements that should be included in developing 
a website?

 Q2:  What are your favorite web conferencing 
platforms and why?

 Q3: What are the etiquette rules for web 
conferencing platforms that you follow?  
Camera on or off and when?

 54 CONSCIOUS WRITING
 The Intrinsic Story Structure of Original Research 

Manuscripts � Crystal R. Herron

 56 IN THE SERVICE OF GOOD WRITING
 Paragraph Structures � Laurie Endicott Thomas

 61 AMWA NEWS
From the President � Elise Eller

Conference Preview: Homecoming in Baltimore 
� Michele W. Sequeira

 63 CALENDAR OF MEETINGS

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