Write and publish
Hugh Kearns (Flinders University, Australia; ThinkWell)
- Online workshop “Turbocharge your writing" (only in spring semester)
ETH Library staff
- Webinar "Get your writing project started, prevent plagiarism and publish" (only in fall semester)
This workshop will look at how to produce effective scientific writing, focusing on English language-related conventions and concerns. We will start with a discussion of strategies for finding and using appropriate vocabulary in your scientific writing. We then move on to look at tips for writing more reader-friendly complex sentences. Finally, the third part of the workshop will examine how writers can establish a better flow of information by creating smoother connections between sentences and by using effective paragraph structures. Participants in this workshop do not need to bring anything specific to the session.
Please note that the target audience of this seminar is non-native English speakers.
Would you like to know the secret to high output, low stress scholarly writing?
In academia it is often assumed that writing comes naturally. However, an overwhelming body of research shows that there are very clear and practical strategies that can greatly increase your writing productivity.
This workshop will help you to understand:
• why it's hard to get started
• how we deliberately use distractions to slow down writing
• the principles of quick starting
• how to deal with destructive internal beliefs
• how to set a writing plan and stick to it
• how to set achievable goals by writing in a silo
• how to greatly increase the number of actual words you produce
• how to clarify your thinking, and improve the quality of your work
Feeling challenged by the demands of your doctorate? Are you struggling to keep track of the numerous tasks involved, such as lab work, coding, paper writing, and organizing extensive amounts of literature and research data? Take a moment to relax and join this online webinar with the team of the ETH library to find out how we support you on your path to doctoral success.
Uncover the essential building blocks that will simplify your life. At this event, we provide information, tips, and tools on:
- Effective management of references, citations and bibliographies to streamline your research and writing process
- Strategies for efficient research data management, ensuring your data is organized and accessible
- Navigation through the publishing process, helping you overcome obstacles and get your papers out there
- Mastering the realm of Open Access publishing and funding
- Exploring bibliometrics and how it can enhance your scientific career
- Preventing plagiarism and reflecting on how to use AI in this contex.
Depending on the number of registered students, we may offer a selection of the aforementioned topics.
The webinar is conducted by:
- Dr. Julian Dederke
- Dr. Teresa Kubacka
- Cornelia Künzle
- Dr. Andreas Müller
- Marius Stricker
- Dr. Caroline Welte