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Target Audience: Research staff and anyone else involved in research

This is an online - one off workshop

The challenge of converting a blank page to a polished manuscript is one every researcher faces. Effective written communication is an essential part of research and the ability to craft compelling proposals, insightful theses, impactful papers and detailed books is invaluable. Yet, the scholarly writing process is rigourous and time consuming, involving planning, drafting & redrafting, setting deadlines, collaboration and more, and maintaining productivity can be overwhelming.

In this interactive workshop, we will focus on starting, maintaining momentum and completing writing projects. Participants will devise strategies for initiating and managing manuscripts, structuring their work effectively and employing productive writing techniques. We will explore innovative writing tools and resources including new generative AI options for reference searching and writing. Participants will be encouraged to consider where writing can fit into their schedule and how to optimise their “deep work” time. The session will include individual writing exercises, advice on making writing part of your working routine, group discussion and a section on dealing with and providing feedback.

At the end of this workshop researchers will have:

• been introduced to a range of writing productivity techniques
• planned out a manuscript from scratch
• discussed various writing challenges with their peers
• initiated a work-plan & set deadlines for their writing project

Accessibility

For online activity:

• The session will take place on Zoom
• Auto-captions will be enabled
• There will be audience participation
• You can keep your camera off
• You are asked to attend the whole session
• There will be a break
• The session is relaxed – this means you can stretch, move around, stim etc.
• Digital copies of resources will be emailed to participants in advance of delivery as standard
• Please contact osdu-equity@strath.ac.uk to discuss any further access requirements

Cancellation Policy 

When applying for a course, you should note that there will be a £50* charge to your Department / School if you do not attend your place on the course. There will be no charge as long as you cancel your booked place before the event or notify our staff at osdu@strath.ac.uk that you can no longer attend.

A Department / School is welcome to send someone else in your place if they wish without incurring a charge, providing that person has the necessary prerequisites for the course. In the case of courses split over more than one day, you are expected to attend ALL parts of the course.

*This is the standard charge for cancellation or non-attendance of a course of 1-day duration or less. For some courses, there may be a higher cancellation charge and if this is the case you will be advised of this at the time of booking. 

Prerequisites