Having the confidence to write, discuss and present your research clearly is fundamental to a successful career in research. The Research Writing and Communication course helps academic staff from any disciplinary background build confidence in communicating in academic contexts.

Courses will normally be online, but can also be delivered in person.

Sample course content:

  • Writing a Research Article
  • Introducing your research
  • Literature review (1): Verb tenses & citation practices
  • Literature review (2): Criticality & positioning
  • Describing and rationalising methods
  • Describing results
  • Discussing and making claims from the results
  • Concluding your research
  • Writing your article abstract
  • Voice and stance in research writing
  • Clarity and flow in research writing.

Additional sessions:

  • Communicating research in different contexts
  • Communicating research to different audiences
  • Writing a research-focused blog post
  • Grant proposals (1): Justifying and meeting the research need
  • Grant proposals (2): Communicating research value
  • Conference proposals/abstracts
  • Conference presentations (1): Structure & key language
  • Conference presentations (2): Effective delivery
  • Poster presentations (1): The text
  • Poster presentations (2): Speaking skills
  • Networking at academic conferences.

The exact combination of topics can be discussed with the client.

Testamonials

“The course helps to begin and prepare a paper or thesis.”

“I have a better understanding of what each section requires.” “Improved my understanding of the language for academic writing.”

“I believe it will not only make writing a research text less stressful but will also improve the quality of the work.”