Workshops and seminars teaching fundamentals of academic writing, research ethics, and navigating the publication process.
Instruction and training to support researchers at all stages in their career
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Academic writing
Writing is the foundation of all academic communication. Our expert presenters offer insight into the mechanics of the writing process and organizing a research paper, the expectations of journal editors, and practical advice on effectively presenting ideas in English.
| Module | Description | Course time (hours) |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Manuscript Structure | Introduction to overall logic of research manuscript | 1.0 |
| Advanced Manuscript Structure | A detail look at the functions of manuscript parts. Subject-specific guidance on contents and writing style | 1.5 |
| Improve Your Writing Part I | Basic practical guidance to make an instant difference to your writing | 1.5 |
| Improve Your Writing Part II | Introduction to types of logic and common sentence/paragraph structures | 1.5 |
| Improve Your Writing Part III | Common mistakes to avoid and additional guidance on expressing idea | 2.0 |
| Advanced Writing Topics | Tips on writing persuasively and directing readers to specific details | 2.0 |
Research ethics
Follow the rules of doing research and publishing. These modules help participants understand the behavior expected by journals and the wider research community reporting finding. Practical guidance on ethical issues including plagiarism, duplicate publication, conflicts of interest, and research involving human and animal subjects.
| Module | Description | Course Time (hours) |
|---|---|---|
| Publication Ethics for Researchers | Raise basic awareness of important ethical considerations in doing and publishing research including authorship, plagiarism, manipulation of results, and conflicts of interest | 1.5 |
| Ethics Workshop | A look at real life cases to help develop practical understanding of how ethics can affect researcher’s careers. | 3.0 |
Publication Process
Understand the system to publish effectively. Get insight into the process of publishing and article and the rationale of journal editors.
| Module | Description | Course Time (hours) |
|---|---|---|
| Basics of Academic Publishing | Introduction to the publication process covering topics such as grants, role or journal editors, choosing a journal, and the submission/acceptance process | 1.5 |
| Communicating with journals | Practical guidance on writing cover letters, recommending reviewers, and handling peer reviewer | 3.0 |
Career Building
Help researchers develop the skills they need to excel beyond the laboratory. These workshops are designed to improve communication skills, confidence in presenting and debating, and awareness of how the media reports on science news.
| Module | Description | Course Time (hours) |
|---|---|---|
| Conference Presentations | How to confidently give oral and poster presentations and international meetings | 3.0 |
| Resume Skills | Write and effective resume for job applications in academia and industry | 1.5 |
| Press training | Understand how the general press can help share your findings more widely and build your reputation. | 1.5 |
Please consult with us if you require seminars on topics not listed here, or want to develop specific contents