Key Information

Tutor: Dr Elena Forasacco
Course LevelLevel 1
Course Credit: 1 credit
Mode of Delivery: MS Teams
Maximum Course Capacity: 20

Dates

There are no more sessions taking place this academic year. 

The course programme for 2022-23 will be available to book from late September.

In this highly interactive course we will explore the characteristics of scientific writing and explore some strategies to enhance your ability to write critically through group discussions and activities. 

Course Information

In preparation for this course you will be asked to prepare a short abstract of your research project, which you will use during the course (duration: about 15 minutes).

  • You will receive the credit by participating in all pre-course and course activities.
  • This course contains basic strategies to improve your scientific writing (e.g. how to structure a piece of scientific writing).
  • This course does not cover grammar.
  • You are required to have a headphone set with microphone to interact with the group.


Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course you will be able to:

  • Identify the characteristics of a piece of academic writing             
  • Recognise what steps to take to be effective in writing
  • Employ techniques for being effective in writing
  • Assess the quality of your writing


How to Book

Please select a date and book on via Inkpath using your Imperial Single-Sign-On.   Bookings will close two weeks before each live session.