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Writing in the Sciences: Research Articles

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

This session offers strategies for planning, outlining, drafting, and revising research articles in the sciences. We will explore the key components of the Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections. We will also provide a mapping tool that writers can use to organize their own scientific research articles.

Writing in the Sciences: Scientific Writing Style

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

We will focus on specific strategies and techniques that writers can use to strengthen cohesion, concision, and clarity. We recommend that participants bring an example of their own scientific writing to the workshop (e.g., draft of a research article, lab report, critical review of a scientific research article). However, instructors can provide an example text for

Write to Publish: Writing Titles and Abstracts

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Your title and abstract almost always determine whether your readers will engage with the rest of your work. In this workshop, we’ll discuss and demonstrate cross-disciplinary strategies for writing compelling

Write to Publish: Writing Introductions

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Whether you're writing a journal manuscript, coursework, or beginning your thesis, the introduction is crucial. It’s where you state why your work matters, highlight the key questions, problems, or gaps,

Write to Publish: Writing Book Reviews

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

A book review is a popular choice for graduate students aiming to make their first solo entry into scholarly publishing. Whether you're considering reviewing a book or simply want to