Scientific Writing with Dr Daniel Soule
Key information
Dates: This workshop runs June 5-7 2023, and is connected to the BioCat annual conference. The conference follows June 7-9.
Registration deadline: May 1, 2023
Location: Sommarøy Hotel, one hour drive from Tromsø
Workshop leader: Dr Daniel Soule of Professional Writing Academy
Registration
Registration for the pre-conference workshop is included in the annual conference registration form.
Highlights
- Three days intensive course tailored for chemistry, biochemistry and biocatalysis
- Work on your own manuscript during the course
- Limited capacity – 20 seats
Content
BioCat National Graduate School in Biocatalysis invites students to register for a three day workshop on scientific writing, tailor-made for PhD candidates. The workshop will be led by Dr Daniel Soule, who is an experienced academic writing trainer, and aims to provide structure, advice and motivation through writing a paper for publication.
The exercises will focus specifically on writing for biocatalysis journals, and participants are expected to work on their own papers. There will be a balance between plenary sessions, group discussions, individual writing time and one-to-one work with an experienced academic editor. After the workshop, participants can continue to work on their manuscripts and send their draft to Daniel Soule for direct editorial feedback.
Topics
- Planning and editing
- Understanding the writing process
- Breaking down the structure of papers to generate writing goals
- Techniques for being an effective writer
- Understanding the stylistic demands of chemistry and biochemistry journals
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, participants should be well on the way to producing a draft of their research paper. In addition, they will learn more about the writing and publication process.
Required materials
Participants need to bring a manuscript draft or any other material, such as literature searches or data analysis, which they can draw on through the workshop, and a laptop. Participants must also bring a copy of an article from the journal they wish to submit their paper to. A comprehensive workbook and a ‘Guide to Academic Punctuation’ will be handed out during the workshop.
Workshop Schedule
Day 1 – Monday June 5
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 12.30-13.00 | Arrive at hotel and check in |
| 13.00-14.00 | Lunch |
| 14.00-15.30 | The writing process: targeting, planning, drafting and editing a research paper or chapter |
| 15:30-16.00 | Coffee break |
| 16.00-17:30 | Writing time: One-to-one editing available |
| 19:00 | Dinner |
Day 2 – Tuesday June 6
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8.00-9.00 | Breakfast |
| 9.00-10.30 | Writing introductions and conclusions: understanding meta structure and theme |
| 10.30-11.00 | Coffee break |
| 11.00-13.00 | Writing time: One-to-one editing available |
| 13.00-14.00 | Lunch |
| 14.00-15.30 | Writing better paragraphs and sections: also the key to structural editing |
| 15.30-16.00 | Coffee break |
| 16.00-17.30 | Writing time: One-to-one editing available |
| 19.00 | Dinner |
Day 3 – Wednesday June 7
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8.00-9.00 | Breakfast |
| 9.00-10.30 | Steelman questions and the didactic planning method |
| 10.30-11.00 | Coffee break |
| 11.00-12.30 | Writing time: One-to-one editing available |
| The workshop ends. Free time as other delegates arrive. | |
| 13.30-14.30 | Lunch |
| 14.30 | Main conference begins |
Registration
Registration for the workshop is included in the registration form for the annual conference.
