Universität Wien

980032 TS Paper writing in the Life and Natural Sciences (2021W)

0.00 ECTS (1.50 SWS), DoktorandInnenzentrum-Kursangebot
Continuous assessment of course work

Please note: Participation is subject to the successfully passed public presentation of your dissertation project.

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 12 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 10.01. 09:00 - 13:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 11.01. 09:00 - 13:00 Digital
  • Monday 17.01. 09:00 - 13:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 18.01. 09:00 - 13:00 Digital

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This workshop addresses scientists with little experience in scientific writing and experienced scientists who want to make writing easier by learning certain basic rules.

CONTENT

DAY 1 & 2
Using a very practical approach, the most important aspects of writing a ‘paper’ will be discussed and many questions related to writing will be answered:
- How do I plan the project ‘paper writing’ so that I am most efficient?
- How do I structure my paper so that it becomes cogent and interesting?
- What sections is a paper composed of?
- What information should each section contain, i.e. how do I write a catchy ABSTRACT, an interesting INTRODUCTION, a clear METHOD and a convincing RESULTS section and how do I discuss my data in the DISCUSSION?
- What structural and stylistic means can I use so that my readers can easily follow the development of ideas in my manuscript?
- What’s the perfect journal for my paper and what should I pay attention to when submitting the manuscript there?
- How do I react to comments from the journal or if my manuscript is rejected?
- How do I prevent or solve writer’s block?
- And a lot more…

DAY 3 & 4
Participants bring their own scientific texts. These texts will be discussed in detail, in the group so that the authors learn how their own writing is perceived by an audience.
For text analysis the group will be split in half = 6 participants per day. Group assignment will be discussed on Day 1.

In addition to a lot of practical tips, each participant will receive a detailed handbook which describes again step by step how to prepare a manuscript. Numerous examples and plenty of time for discussion and questions contribute to a better understanding of the seminar topics.
After the seminar the participants will know how to easily and efficiently develop a conclusive and easy to ready scientific paper.

METHODS

- Lecture / Presentation
- Analysis and discussion of examples
- Analysis and discussion of one’s own texts
- Open discussion of one’s own experiences and problems
- Seminar handbook

Assessment and permitted materials

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

Reading list


Association in the course directory

Last modified: Fr 12.05.2023 00:29