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Writing for Publication in Materials Science
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:16:33
Abstract
This short course is designed to help junior researchers in Materials Science develop the skills needed to write their first research articles.
Objective
Writing for Publication in Materials Science is a short course (5 x 4-lesson workshops) designed to help junior researchers develop the skills needed to write their first research articles. The course deals with topics such as - identifying target readerships and selecting outlets, - managing the writing process efficiently, - structuring the text effectively, - producing logical flow in sentences and paragraphs, - editing the text before submission, and - revising the text in response to reviewers' comments. Participants are advised to take this course once they have enough research to begin writing so as to be able to get feedback on work in progress. They will be expected to produce a number of short texts as homework assignments and will receive individual feedback from the instructor and peer feedback on these during the course. Wherever feasible, elements of participants' future research articles can be developed for these assignments, so it is likely to be particularly useful for those who have their data and are about to begin the writing process.
Content
Part 1: Part 1 will provide an introduction to the course, and will then focus on using model texts, improving vocabulary and phrasing, and constructing reader-friendly sentences. Part 2: We will discuss structural decisions about research articles in different journals, review the basics of paragraph structure and organization, and examine how to create better flow in a text. Part 3: We will work on creating successful introductions, integrating the literature, and writing abstracts. Part 4: Part 4 will address the main content and grammar concerns of writing about methods and results, and review key grammar concepts for writing complex sentences. Part 5: We will look at how to construct discussion and conclusion sections and how to strike the right tone of caution/confidence. We will then discuss the editing process, preparing articles for submission, and responding to reviewers' comments. All sessions will involve group work and peer review of participants' writing.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- DR
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 15
Course Components
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| lecture with exercise |
Writing for Publication in Materials Science
**Course is offered in collaboration with Language Center of UZH and ETH Zurich**
The lecturer will communicate the exact lesson times of ONLINE courses.
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20 h semesterly |
Offered In
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Doctorate Materials Science (Further information at: )
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