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Scientific Writing Workshop Insights

This document provides information about an advanced academic writing workshop taking place from September 10-13, 2018 in Dublin, Ireland. It introduces the workshop facilitator David Bermingham and his qualifications. It outlines exercises for participants to complete, which focus on understanding the structure of research papers and asking key questions when planning a scientific narrative. The document emphasizes that good writing requires planning, drafting, and being open to constructive criticism to improve one's work before submission. It suggests having colleagues both within and outside one's own discipline proofread manuscripts before submitting.

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Scientific Writing Workshop Insights

This document provides information about an advanced academic writing workshop taking place from September 10-13, 2018 in Dublin, Ireland. It introduces the workshop facilitator David Bermingham and his qualifications. It outlines exercises for participants to complete, which focus on understanding the structure of research papers and asking key questions when planning a scientific narrative. The document emphasizes that good writing requires planning, drafting, and being open to constructive criticism to improve one's work before submission. It suggests having colleagues both within and outside one's own discipline proofread manuscripts before submitting.

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Advanced Academic Writing Workshop

Introduction

G.J.E.C.
10 – 13th September, 2018
Self Introduction

Name: David Bermingham


Hometown: Dublin, Ireland (educated in UK)
Qualifications: BA Philosophy, CELTA,
MA Applied Linguistics & TESOL
Research Interest: scientific communication
Motivation: to help others develop second language
communication skills
Exercise 1

Please complete Exercise 1 in the Workbook


What does a research paper look like?
Exercise 2

Please complete Exercise 2


Exercise 2

1. This workshop will focus on scientific writing for


communication – not English.

2. The concepts are applicable to any language.


Exercise 2

2Questions to ask when planning scientific narrative:

• what sections to write –order and how to write them?

• Is it important to ‘storytell’ - not just relating facts and


figures.

Bonus Question: many scientists ‘storytell’ badly – why do


you think so?
Exercise 2

3. First objective: clarity

• avoid misunderstanding of your work.


• avoid unnecessary technical speak.

Bonus Questions:
• Who might misunderstand your paper?
• Why could misunderstanding be a problem for you?
Exercise 2

4. Second objective: brevity

• make every word count

• Too many words reduces the impact of your ideas


and confuses the message.
Advanced Academic Writing: Preparation

• good writing is hard work

• there are no short-cuts

• plan on multiple drafts

• learn to enjoy constructive criticism

• be grateful for reviewers that assess your work thoroughly


- they will make you better!
Submission Tips

• Ask colleagues to proofread your manuscript.

• Readers should include co-authors and those outside


your discipline.

• Bonus Question: Why is it good to ask someone


outside your field of science to read your work?
Q&A

G.J.E.C.
10 – 13th September, 2018

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