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Academic Writing: Effective Strategies for Publishing in English
This one-day workshop is for scientists, researchers and postdocs who wish to improve the style and structure of their written English with a view to publication. Discover the cultural differences in reading and writing and how to overcome the most common mistakes when writing academic English. You will learn strategies on how to write reader-centred text, how to emphasise key points and make your writing flow. In addition, you will have the opportunity to focus on the style and structure of an English paper at paragraph and sentence level and refresh your knowledge of English punctuation.
Key areas covered include:
• Classic mistakes in academic writing
• Reducing text length and improving readability
• Academic vocabulary and tools
• Abstracts
• Learning from native speaker papers (with a focus on the introduction)
• Reviewing one’s own work
*To get the most out of this course please bring an example of a well written paper from your field.
This event is for postdocs and researchers.
Registration in Stud.IP: 71035
Additional Information
Registration in Stud.IP: 71035
Open to | all |
Prior registration | required |
Organised by | Graduiertenzentrum |
Event website | https://www.graduiertenzentrum.uni-passau.de/veranstaltungen/ |
Contact organizer of event | Graduiertenzentrum@uni-passau.de |