– Write a 6 page review paper (excluding Figure(s) and References) 1.5- spaced, with pages numbered, using 12 point font and 1 margins
– Please include figures in this review paper, but the total of text need to be 6 pages
– Detail instruction and outline will be sent:
– Title: Creativity in titles is fine for minireviews, as long as the scientific topic is clear from the title. Shorter is usually better. EX: Current Progress in Zika Virus Vaccine Development
I. Brief Abstract (Boldface. 2 sentences.): Summarize what the minireview as concisely as possible
II. Introductory paragraph: Provide necessary background/context for the reader. Should indicate or hint at why the chosen topic is important and timely.
1. Introduce what is Zika virus (genes, family, biology), Zika virus infections transmission and complications,.
2. Zika outbreak emergence, importance of Zika virus vaccination,
3. How Zika vaccines are developed (how antigens included in most vaccine platforms were derived) , current types of vaccine developed /studied
II. Body of the minireview: Divide up the minireview into ~3-5 topics/sections, each with its own subheading (in bold). Each subheading should be followed by 1-3 paragraphs. Ideally each paragraph should have a topic sentence and should be written clearly but concisely. The last section often relates to key open questions in the field.
Example layout for body sections:
1. DNA vaccines
2. mRNA vaccines
3. Inactivated vaccines
4. Viral Vectors Expressing Zika Virus Antigens
5. Clinical Evaluation of Zika Virus Vaccine Candidates: Current Progress and Challenges
