Scientific Writing

18.02.2019 - 19.02.2019

Participants Learn How To:

• Apply five key principles of scientific writing.
• Write for their readers.
• Construct a memorable “take-home message”.
• Connect all parts of their paper in a flowing narrative.
• Overcome writers’ block.
• Structure their paper for increased impact.
• Use the writing process to inform their own research.
• Understand the role of “story telling” in scientific writing.

The course encourages participants to see “the big picture” of their research. It uses discussions, exercises and homework to underscore key-points. Participants are equipped with writing tools rather than being burdened with writing rules. The course includes editing of participants’ Abstracts and follow-up one-to-one consultation. Discussions in class are intended to facilitate an understanding of the writing process; encouraging interaction and the sharing of writing experiences. The course aims to create an informal atmosphere that motivates students to enjoy writing.

Participants receive an easy-to-use book that guides the students through all levels of scientific writing from the fundamentals of word choice to the overall structure of the paper.

Brian Cusack is a native English-speaking scientist with over 20 years of scientific writing, editing and publishing experience in high-ranking scientific journals.