Academic & Scientific Writing (MINGS & IMPRS UFAST (Skills Course))

Abstract:

This course examines how to develop powerful focus in your writing an infallible guide to developing the best structure, and effectively communicating your ideas to your target audience We look at how to systematically improve the impact, clarity and accuracy of your chosen words You will receive a toolbox of methods including a range of easily applied ‘quick tips’ that will improve how seriously your ideas are taken.
You will receive a clear process to follow when approaching an important piece of writing How to start, develop and express your ideas plus a checklist of conceptual and practical filters to apply to your work to edit and improve your earlier drafts shaping your writing from ‘good enough’ to ‘exactly fitted to its purpose’.

The outline of this 7 part online course of 90 minute modules is as follows:

Part 1: Introduction:
Monday 25^th Oct (15.30 17.00)
Part 2: Productivity:
Monday 1^st Nov (15.30 17.00)
Part 3: The power of words:
Monday 8^th Nov (15.30 17.00)
Part 4: Editing:
Monday 15^th Nov (15.30 17.00)
Part 5: Editing:
Monday 22^nd Nov (15.30 17.00)
Part 6: Consolidation Exercises:
Monday 29^th Nov (15.30 17.00)
Part 7: Writing workshop & Conclusion
Monday 6^th Dec (15.30 17.00)

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