Writing a Scientific Article

Writing a Scientific Article

Write clearer, better-structured scientific articles in English. Develop your academic writing skills with practical guidance that you can apply immediately.
• Structure your article clearly.
• Write coherent paragraphs and precise sentences.
• Apply what you learn to your own writing.

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What is the Writing a Scientific Article course?

This course helps you turn your ideas, research findings and draft material into a clear scientific article in English. You work step by step on article structure, paragraph coherence and sentence clarity. Along the way, you develop a more confident approach to academic writing.

Who is the course for?

The course is designed for PhD candidates, researchers, academic staff and professionals who write scientific articles in English.

You should already feel comfortable reading academic literature in English and want to improve your own writing.

What will you learn during the course?

You will learn how to organise your research into a well-structured scientific article and express your ideas clearly.
During the course, you will work on:

  • Structuring a scientific article using a clear framework.
  • Building coherent paragraphs that guide your reader.
  • Writing precise, readable sentences in an appropriate academic style.
  • Improving grammar, verb use and vocabulary in context.
  • Applying these skills to your own writing project.

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Why choose Taalcentrum-VU?

At Taalcentrum-VU, you combine practical guidance with work on your own text wherever possible. This allows you to apply what you learn directly to your own writing.
You improve your draft as you learn, linking each writing skill to your own research and writing process. This helps you put new techniques into practice immediately.

Ready to strengthen your scientific writing? Explore the course dates or contact us about in-company training.

Watch: Think like your reader

Strong academic writing is not only about correct English. It is also about helping your reader follow your argument.

This reader-focused approach is central to the course. You learn how to make your article, paper or thesis chapter clearer, better structured and easier to follow.

Program

Writing a Scientific Article in English

We always tailor our workshops to your organization’s specific needs based on interviews, intakes and example texts. For example:

  • How can you improve the readability of your article?
  • How do you write well-structured, coherent paragraphs?
  • How do you formulate sentences with impact?
  • Using proper style.
    When should you use active or passive verb forms?
  • How do you use various verb tenses in an article?
  • Useful word combinations to enhance your academic vocabulary.
  • Avoiding common errors.
  • Referring to other sources correctly (e.g. when and how to cite or paraphrase, issues of academic integrity).

Recommendation

We recommend that you only sign up for this workshop if you already have some experience writing in English. Please note that you will find the workshop to be especially useful if you are currently working on an article or thesis.

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Dates

  • Tuesday / Thursday 1, 3, 8 and 10 December, intensive, online
  • Wednesday 6, 13, 20, 27 January, 3, 24 February, 3, 10 March, regular, online, afternoon
  • Monday/Wednesday 8, 10, 15, 17 February, intensive, online
  • Tuesday/Thursday 9, 11, 16, 18 March, intensive, online

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Class
Morning session: 10.00-13.00h
Afternoon session: 13.30-16.30h
Intensive course: 10.00-17.00h

Location
Online 

Credits

3 EC

Required course materials
You need a laptop to participate in this course.

Fees

€ 1095,- course materials included (VAT exempt)

The exact cost for a private or in-company workshop will depend on your needs and the size of the group. Would you like to know more? Just fill in our contact form or call us on 020 - 244 34 00. We will be happy to make an appointment with you for a free consultation without any obligation.

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