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Doctoral and Research Writing in Computer Science A
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:29:52
Abstract
This course is designed to help junior researchers in Computer Science develop the skills needed to write their first research articles and/or their Doctoral Plan.
Objective
This short course (5 x 4-lesson workshops) is designed to help doctoral students develop the skills needed to write their first research articles, conference submissions and proposals. The course will help participants to: - understand the needs of different target readerships, - manage the writing process efficiently, - structure texts effectively, - produce logical flow in sentences and paragraphs, - edit texts before submission, and - revise texts in response to colleagues' feedback and reviewers' comments.
Content
Participants will be expected to produce several short texts as homework assignments, so ideally they will already be working on writing about their research in English when they take the course. Assignment submissions can include sections of the Doctoral Plan as well as sections of research articles and conference papers. Participants will receive individual feedback on these texts during the course, both from the instructor and from their peers. 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
- Semesterly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 15
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise |
Doctoral and Research Writing in Computer Science A
**Course is offered in collaboration with Language Center of UZH and ETH Zurich**
Block course
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20 h semesterly |
Offered In
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Doctorate Computer Science (More Information at: )