Professor involved:Prof. Linda Pagani: Dr. Manuela Anelli

Course learning outcomes/abstract:This workshop series equips Ph.D. students with essential tools for advancing academic careers in a publication-focused environment. It aims to streamline the writing process for research papers and grant proposals, making it more efficient and rewarding. The course emphasizes a structured approach, likening paper writing to an hourglass: starting broadly in the introduction, narrowing in the methods section, and expanding again in the discussion to highlight real-world implications. Practical guidance covers the entire production process, from crafting title pages and impactful cover letters to navigating peer review and addressing common writing errors. Tips on effective media communication post-publication and writing in accessible academic English, especially for non-native speakers, are also provided. This comprehensive training enhances writing skills crucial for career advancement and ensures research is communicated clearly to a broad audience

Goals:This comprehensive training enhances writing skills crucial for career advancement and ensures research is communicated clearly to a broad audience. The course aims to help participants develop effective and efficient academic writing techniques by understanding the structured approach to composing research papers and mastering each phase of the publication process, from initial drafting to final submission. It focuses on identifying and avoiding common writing pitfalls while ensuring that research findings are presented in a clear and engaging manner. Additionally, the course provides strategies for interacting with media and handling public exposure once publication is achieved, as well as practical advice for improving academic English writing, particularly for non-native speakers.

Number of hours and planning: 20 hours

Period: Mid-October

Delivery mode and location ( in presence, on line, ecc): blended mode

Registration: 

Evaluation criterial: final test

Credits (CFU): 5

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