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Doctoral Writing for Research and Publication C1-C2 (5038)
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:37
Abstract
After completing this course, participants are able to:Write scientific English to a level of clarity that allows journal and conference reviewers to assess their contribution to their field.Correct and restructure their own texts.Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of using AI tools to edit their work.
Objective
Learn how to write more clearly and persuasively about your research. This short course will provide you with input on effective research writing in English, as well as the individual feedback on your work that you need to improve.
Content
This course helps participants to produce academic writing that is clear, reader-friendly, and persuasive, as well as appropriate to their particular academic audience. Participants submit writing from their own field and projects, receiving detailed feedback from the lecturer as well as targeted feedback from peers in the course. The first part of the course covers the linguistic components of writing in English (complex sentences, paragraph organization, and language issues). It then moves on to analyze the different parts of scientific research articles, focusing on how to create the flow and cohesion that is essential to communicating effectively. Finally, participants examine how to write persuasively in their respective fields and ensure the impact of their research. Throughout the course, participants learn to use model articles and to use AI input effectively. Lessons include lecturer input, individual tasks, and pair and group work.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- DR
- Frequency
- Semesterly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise |
Doctoral Writing for Research and Publication C1-C2 (5038)
**Course of the Language Center UZH and ETH Zurich**
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No time listed | 60 h semesterly |
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