Optimizing Writing Strategies (in English)
Dates of the course: 14–17 July 2025
Teaching language(s): English
Hours: 9:00–12:30 plus homework and one individual consultation (13:00–14:30 on one day)
Capacity: 12 participants
Workshop costs: Free of charge
Target audience: Doctoral and postdoctoral researchers in the natural sciences
Location: Online (via Zoom)
Teaching modalities: Interactive seminar with writing exercises, peer feedback, and trainer input
Assessment modalities: Active participation and submission of a 500-word Introduction section
How to apply: Please contact: phd-universeh@hhu.de We will confirm your registration by email, subject to availability.
Trainer:
- Dr. Peter Schröder, Dipl.-Biol., brain4hire
Objectives:
- Enhance drafting and revising skills for scientific writing
- Deepen understanding of journal requirements regarding text genre
- Apply the Writing Process Approach to compose a 500-word Introduction section
- Receive individual feedback to refine writing samples
- Communicate research background, purpose, and relevance effectively
Keywords: Scientific writing, Introduction section, drafting, revising, journal requirements
Description:
This four-day online workshop is designed for doctoral researchers and postdocs in the natural sciences who aim to improve their scientific writing skills, particularly in drafting and revising the Introduction section of research papers. Participants will adopt the Writing Process Approach, submitting a 500-word Introduction section prior to the course and receiving individual feedback during the sessions. The course emphasizes understanding journal requirements and effectively communicating the background, purpose, and relevance of research to both specialists and related fields.