Writing in English – A Workshop for Scientists and Engineers in Karlsruhe, Germany
24 November 2011 - 25 November 2011
Austria
When writing an article for a magazine or journal, or drafting a report to submit to a government department or writing a proposal to an evaluation committee, it is essential to use correct English grammar and vocabulary. It is also necessary to write in a style that is clear and accessible to the intended reader, so that the article, report or proposal ‘does its job’ properly.
In this workshop, we focus on how you can prepare yourself for writing in an effective and professional way. Participants will learn how to analyse, review and optimize their writing, to ensure that it is presented in the best way possible.
The following topics will be covered:
• The publication profile: write in the appropriate style
• The reader profile: adapt the writing for the target readership
• Consider your real aim: inform, inspire, encourage curiosity
• Planning and preparation
• Writing effective abstracts
• Good writing style: content, visual presentation, structure,
• Readability, grammar and terminology
• Common mistakes in English
• 3-stage review model
• ‘Readability’ analysis
The workshop is specifically designed for scientists, engineers, research managers and all other staff who have to write articles, reports or proposals in English. It is limited to 12 participants.
Individuals are asked to bring their own portable PC to the course in order to fully benefit. They are also asked to send a copy of a publication or report in advance of the course for the preparation of the tutor.
The level of English should be intermediate and above.
Date: 24 -25 November 2011
Venue: Akademie Hotel, Karlsruhe, Germany
For further information please contact Rudolf Wöste rudolf.woeste@kit.edu.
In this workshop, we focus on how you can prepare yourself for writing in an effective and professional way. Participants will learn how to analyse, review and optimize their writing, to ensure that it is presented in the best way possible.
The following topics will be covered:
• The publication profile: write in the appropriate style
• The reader profile: adapt the writing for the target readership
• Consider your real aim: inform, inspire, encourage curiosity
• Planning and preparation
• Writing effective abstracts
• Good writing style: content, visual presentation, structure,
• Readability, grammar and terminology
• Common mistakes in English
• 3-stage review model
• ‘Readability’ analysis
The workshop is specifically designed for scientists, engineers, research managers and all other staff who have to write articles, reports or proposals in English. It is limited to 12 participants.
Individuals are asked to bring their own portable PC to the course in order to fully benefit. They are also asked to send a copy of a publication or report in advance of the course for the preparation of the tutor.
The level of English should be intermediate and above.
Date: 24 -25 November 2011
Venue: Akademie Hotel, Karlsruhe, Germany
For further information please contact Rudolf Wöste rudolf.woeste@kit.edu.