Scientific Paper Writing (Beginners)

Basics

Keywords: Communication model; scientific storytelling; writing process; paper structure; non-native English writers

Introduction to the course topics:

Participants will be introduced into:

• The norms and conventions of scientific paper writing;
• The role of psychological factors in written communication;
• Methods of self-organisation during the writing process;
• Reader-oriented writing;
• Main steps of the publication process.

Course aims:

This workshop gives young scientists a systematic introduction into the standards of scientific paper writing in English and offers them a toolkit to master the process of writing. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the importance of aspects beyond the scientific validity of their contents
• Reflect on their own writing habits to increase their writing productivity
• Analyse and evaluate scientific publications critically
• Use diverse methods and tools to organise and prepare their scientific papers for publication
• Apply the revision skills necessary for the accomplishment of a writing project according to the stylistic
  conventions of scientific writing

Teaching methods: Balanced use of trainer input laying theoretical groundwork for paper writing and of plenum discussions, alternating with group work and peer review to put up a scaffolding for confident writing. Self-audit of participants. One-on-one consultation.

This course fits doctoral candidates in the following phase: at the beginning of the doctorate

Participation requirements: Active participation in all phases of the course from preparation to follow-up

Technical requirements: Laptop/tablet with stable internet connection, microphone, webcam, Zoom (in most cases)

Literature: Gopen, G. D., Swan, J. A. (1990). The Science of Scientific Writing. American Scientist, 78:57-63. URL: https://www.americanscientist.org/blog/the-long-view/the-science-of-scie...

Additonal information, notes: Prior to the course, participants will be contacted by the trainer to answer preparatory questions and send a writing sample for diagnostic purposes.

What participants say about this course:

• I really liked the feedback on the writings and that we got a lot of information and hints about scientific writing.
• The trainer provided a good working and learning atmosphere
• The course had a good structure and interactive work.
• The suggestions were very practical.
• The preparation tasks before starting really helped me during the course,
• I liked the high competence of the dozent, she was amazing and had a friendly tone.