writing for publication
This ONLINE and ON-CAMPUS workshop is based on a new approach to academic writing designed to enhance confidence and reduce anxiety. It is an active writing workshop. The focus is on developing the discursive analysis using a mindfulness method of breaking the argument down. Dr Ryan maintains an engaging approach to workshop group dynamics which includes ongoing 1-1 consultation throughout the session.
On completion of this course PGR students and Academic Staff will acquire a new skill in academic writing designed to reduce anxiety. The is a 3 hour and 6 hour version of this course.
Students and Academic Staff should attend the course with a plan for a journal article and will leave with the discursive analysis planned down to the last paragraph with some paragraphs written. The session will include Dr Ryan's popular 7 step academic writing methodology for reducing anxiety during the writing process.
Feedback from academic staff regarding this course includes:
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(Dec 2019 Feedback) University College London Academic Staff reported a 43% increase in confidence in writing journal articles after attending this workshop. (This group included qualitative and quantitative (IMRAD) academics)
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course students will have more confidence in:
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developing a discursive analysis
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overcoming writer's block
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developing a writing style
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editing
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writing an abstract for a journal article