Writing a Scientific Article

Writing a Scientific Article

Write clearer, better-structured scientific articles in English - with practical guidance you can apply straight away.
For PhD candidates, researchers, academic staff and professionals who already read academic English confidently and want to improve their own writing. Available as in-company or open-enrolment training.

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Writing a Scientific Article

Do you read specialist literature in English with ease, but find writing your own article much harder? This course helps you turn ideas, research findings and draft material into a clear, well-structured scientific article in English.
You will work on your own text where possible. Step by step, you will refine the structure of your article, improve the coherence of your paragraphs, and make your sentences more precise, readable and effective. The result is a more confident writing process and a stronger article.
This course is practical, focused and immediately relevant to your academic work. It is especially useful if you are currently working on an article, paper or thesis chapter.

Why take this course?

  • Gain a clear framework for structuring a scientific article
  • Improve sentence clarity, flow and academic style
  • Strengthen grammar, verb use and vocabulary in context
  • Apply what you learn directly to your own writing project

What you will learn

  • How to choose the most effective structure for your article
  • How to improve readability and logical flow
  • How to write well-structured paragraphs

Who this course is for

This course is suitable for participants who already have some experience of writing in English and want to develop their academic writing further.
It is particularly relevant for PhD candidates, researchers and academic professionals who are currently working on an article, paper or thesis.


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.

Information

Dates

  • Thursday, 9, 16, 23 April, 7, 21, 28 May, 11 & 18 June, morning, online
  • Tuesday / Thursday, 16, 18, 23 & 25 June, intensive, online
  • Monday / Wednesday, 29 June, 1, 6 & 8 July, intensive, online

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Class
Morning session: 10.00-13.00h
Intensive course: 10.00-17.00h

Location
Online or at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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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