Dates
- Tue 29 October 2024, 09:30-11:30, MS Teams
- Thu 06 February 2025, 10:00-12:00, South Kensington Campus
- Thu 01 May 2025, 09:30-11:30, MS Teams
In this highly interactive course we will explore the characteristics of scientific writing, some strategies and "top tips" to enhance your ability to write critically.
Course Information
In preparation for this course you will be asked to prepare a short abstract of your research project, which you will use during the live session, read 2 extracts of writing and browse the presentation (duration: about 60 minutes).
You will receive the credit by completing all pre-course activities and participating in all live session activities.
Notes:
- This course contains basic strategies to improve your scientific writing (e.g. how to structure a piece of scientific writing).
- This course is suggested to 1st year students.
- This course does not cover grammar.
- You will need to upload your abstract by 14h the day before the live session (details are in the Blackboard page). The tutor will add their feedback after the live course.
- You are required to have a camera and a headphone set with microphone to interact with the group during the live session.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, you will be better able to:
- Identify the characteristics of a piece of academic writing
- Recognise strategies to be effective in writing
- Employ strategies for being effective in writing
- Assess the quality of your writing
How to Book
Please select a date and book on via Inkpath using your Imperial Single-Sign-On. Bookings will close two weeks before each live session.