Whether you are new to writing, or an experienced hand looking to pick up some hints and tips our Lab Research Writing School has got you covered.
Join us to:
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Learn how to transition from interesting results to reporting and reproducible study in just 10-steps!
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Discover what kind of writer you are plus tailored strategies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of your writing.
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Practice the skills you need to communicate complex work in a way that is simple, clear and complete to read.
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Understand how language and style alter the reader experience, plus how to use this to enhance interest and engagement with your work.
Lab Research Writing School
Feedback from previous participants:
“If you are completely new to the process of publication, then this course will show you the ropes”.
“Good overview of the nuances and skills involved in turning a pre-clinical research process into a publishable article”.
“I found the course really useful, the presenters were engaging and the content was interesting. I feel more confident about writing and submitting papers for review.”
Recommended for:
“PhD students and early career researchers. Perhaps even more senior postdocs who experience many challenges in the publishing landscape.”
“Anyone about to write their first paper”.
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Training fees:
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Client course - from £5,500 per course delivered online or in-person for a maximum of 20 participants. Please contact "Group Training" to discuss your requirements and book.
Training fee includes:
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16 hours CPD delivered across 4 sessions (4-hours each)
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Direct access to your course tutors for the duration of the course – to discuss any questions, practical challenges or barriers to implementing your learning
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Access to course content and handouts – to download and keep for your personal use and reference only
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Post-session quizzes - to test your knowledge and understanding of the key learning outcomes
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Validated certificate of attendance – to update your training records and as proof of CPD
Theory elements include:
Session 1
An introduction to publishing; negotiating authorship and acknowledgement; planning your message and audience; choosing a journal and avoiding predators.
Session 2
An introduction to reporting guidelines (including ARRIVE & RIVER); good writing styles and habits; getting started and keeping going; the recipe for writing successful methods.
Session 3
The recipe for writing successful results, discussion, and introduction sections.
Session 4
The recipe for a successful abstract and title; editing your work for simplicity, clarity and completeness; the submission process, cover letters and dealing with peer review.
Practical elements include:
Session 1
Practice writing your own message and identifying potential audiences for your message.
Session 2
Researching relevant reporting guidelines for your next study; critiquing case study methods to identify what is done well and what can be improved.
Session 3
Critiquing case study results, discussion and introduction sections to identify what is done well and what can be improved.
Session 4
Critiquing case study abstracts; revising an existing title or writing your own; revising and editing example text; discussion of the peer review process and how to respond to reviewer comments.