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    Advanced Academic Writing Workshop: G.J.E.C

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    Advanced Academic Writing Workshop

    Introduction

    G.J.E.C.
    10 – 13th September, 2018
    Self Introduction

    Name: David Bermingham


    Hometown: Dublin, Ireland (educated in UK)
    Qualifications: BA Philosophy, CELTA,
    MA Applied Linguistics & TESOL
    Research Interest: scientific communication
    Motivation: to help others develop second language
    communication skills
    Exercise 1

    Please complete Exercise 1 in the Workbook


    What does a research paper look like?
    Exercise 2

    Please complete Exercise 2


    Exercise 2

    1. This workshop will focus on scientific writing for


    communication – not English.

    2. The concepts are applicable to any language.


    Exercise 2

    2Questions to ask when planning scientific narrative:

    • what sections to write –order and how to write them?

    • Is it important to ‘storytell’ - not just relating facts and


    figures.

    Bonus Question: many scientists ‘storytell’ badly – why do


    you think so?
    Exercise 2

    3. First objective: clarity

    • avoid misunderstanding of your work.


    • avoid unnecessary technical speak.

    Bonus Questions:
    • Who might misunderstand your paper?
    • Why could misunderstanding be a problem for you?
    Exercise 2

    4. Second objective: brevity

    • make every word count

    • Too many words reduces the impact of your ideas


    and confuses the message.
    Advanced Academic Writing: Preparation

    • good writing is hard work

    • there are no short-cuts

    • plan on multiple drafts

    • learn to enjoy constructive criticism

    • be grateful for reviewers that assess your work thoroughly


    - they will make you better!
    Submission Tips

    • Ask colleagues to proofread your manuscript.

    • Readers should include co-authors and those outside


    your discipline.

    • Bonus Question: Why is it good to ask someone


    outside your field of science to read your work?
    Q&A

    G.J.E.C.
    10 – 13th September, 2018

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