1 – 2 days
Clear & Compelling Scientific Texts
This workshop provides practical know-how needed to write well-structured, convincing and easy-to-read scientific texts in the STEM research fields. Participants practice the acquired knowledge with provided exercises as well as analyzing a research article from their field.
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by Dr. Martina Michalikova
Contents
- How to create a strong storyline for your research article.
- How to write a compelling title.
- Understanding readers’ expectations and using the reader’s perspective to communicate your research findings effectively.
- Paragraph structure: the key to easy-to-read texts.
- Sentence structure: how to create a logical flow in your writing.
- Text flow: further methods to improve the readability of your texts.
- Scientific language & style: how to write clearly & concisely, active vs. passive voice, the importance of action verbs and more.
Participants feedback
“Content and presentation were great. Good balance of theory, application, single work, and group work.”
“The exercises enabled us to apply the newly gained knowledge right away. I
learned a lot from this, especially when used on our own texts.”
“It was very practical and exercises were really helpful.”
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About the trainer
Dr. Martina Michalikova has a background in biology and computational neuroscience. She is a certified writing consultant specialized in scientific writing in English as a second language. Since 2017 she is leading workshops and writing retreats in Germany, other European countries, and online.
info@writing scientist.com
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