About this course
This course is about writing and publishing research articles. It equips participants with the essential skills needed to develop well-written, high-impact research papers and improve career performance. A fully interactive programme tailored to meet the audience’s requirements at basic, intermediate, and advanced levels.
What this course offers
The course will introduce you to the structure and content of research writing for publication. It will provide practical opportunities for participants to practice and apply learning as part of the training.
What you will learn
The course covers the following topics.
1. Why write?
Writing provides a way of sharing your research and ideas. It ensures your work can have an impact and make a difference. Publishing your work ensures your work can be recognised and supports academic and career progression.
2. Generating ideas
Research by its nature is about generating ideas and new approaches. Writing can be used to help stimulate, develop and share these ideas.
3. Writing simply
Many of the best scientists and researchers write very simply. For research to have an impact it must be accessible and understandable. This requires thinking through how concepts can be shared and expressing this clearly and simply.
4. Structure
Research writing follows established structures. This enables readers to effectively engage with the work and understand and critically review this.
5. Editing
Editing and the process of rereading and rewriting are used to improve writing. Mistakes are picked up and the flow and clarity of arguments are improved.
5. Submitting articles
Selecting publication routes and submitting articles should be considered at the outset of writing articles. Understanding the publication’s publishing requirements and readership helps ensure a smooth publication process.
5. Developing writing habits
Writing for research publications may seem complicated. However, with practice, it gets easier and better. Writing and research habits can be used to practice writing better and improve productivity
How you will learn
The course is presented online and you will learn through the following:
- Course presentations
- Coursebook
- Quizzes
- Discussions and questions
- Additional reading
Course certificate
A course attendance certificate can be provided by Gauge Capability.
What do I need to attend the course?
You will need access to the Internet and follow the links provided. You should ensure that you are able to see and hear the presentations and actively engage in exercises when asked to. You should also review the documents and additional reading provided.
Who developed the course?
The course was developed by a team of technical, publishing and curricula specialists who have designed and run a wide range of courses for the private sector, government departments, universities, professional bodies and community organisations.
Accessing the course
The next courses will be:
- Thursday 2 and Friday 3 November 2023 13:00 – to 16:30. Sign up for this here.
- Friday 17 November 2023, 09:00 – 16:30 Sign up for this here.