Writing is not a talent, but a skill. For many, this skill does not come easily. Likewise, producing academic writing remains a struggle for many students unfamiliar with this type of text production.
In this workshop, participants will be guided to explore publications as well as their own writing. By perceiving how the story “is told” in a publication and for whom it was written, participants can then adapt these learnings to transform their research into a written manuscript that corresponds with international journal expectations. Likewise, participants will also be introduced to the writing process, the submission process as well as a variety of strategies that will help draft texts more effectively and efficiently, to pinpoint their strengths and weaknesses, and to revise them effectively.
During the workshop, professional input from the trainer will alternate with practical written exercises and discussions of relevant issues. Participants will be required to submit both a self-written text as well as a well-written publication from their field prior to the workshop. Both submissions will be explored during the workshop. Guidelines, a deadline, and where to send these submissions will be sent to participants once their enrollment in the workshop is confirmed.
Content
Discovering how to organize content according to international journals’ expectations through the examination of structural relationships, strategic elements, and strategies used within a published paper
Understanding the responsibilities of the writer and reader and their unique relationship in accordance to international journals’ expectations
Recognizing how linguistical strategies support reader understanding
Determining which journal to target for publication
Managing the writing process professionally
Producing an abstract
Giving and receiving feedback on texts
Recognizing stylistically adequate and inadequate language
Developing a writing habit
Date and duration
Thursday, July 04, 2024, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Friday, July 05, 2024, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Audience
PhD Students and Postdocs
