If you struggle to find time to make regular progress with your writing then a change of scene and some (supportive) peer pressure could help. The aim of a structured writing retreat is to provide you with dedicated time and space, away from everyday distractions, to progress your own writing projects. You will work in … Continue reading WriteFest 2018 – Writing Retreat (Collegiate)
Taking the sting out of journal reviewer comments: reframing, responding, rebutting This workshop is about the ‘art’ of responding to reviewer comments. Drawing on research and concepts from applied linguistics, we will analyse authentic examples (from the insightful and encouraging to the baffling and rude!) and discuss strategies for interpreting and responding constructively. Participants are … Continue reading WriteFest 2018 – Taking the Sting Out of Reviewer Comments
University English Scheme, Semester 1 Non-credit Academic English Classes Academic English for your Doctorate is a non-credit module designed for students working independently on a research degree (eg PhD/Professional Doctorate). The focus is on practising and developing language and rhetoric to explain and present your research in both written and spoken forms. This is open to … Continue reading University English Scheme – Academic English for your Doctorate
The doctoral examination requires you to be able to communicate effectively in both the written thesis and the oral viva. There is also an increasing expectation that you will communicate your doctoral research throughout your doctoral studies - at the point of RF2 (or Prof Doc equivalent) assessment as well as at internal and external … Continue reading Communicating Your Doctoral Research
Thinking about applying for Postgraduate funding, but not sure where to start? This workshop will cover the basics of writing research proposals for funding applications and will give students the opportunity to ask any questions they have about obtaining funding for postgraduate research courses. This workshop is open to everyone with an interest in applying … Continue reading WriteFest 2018 – Postgraduate Funding Applications (Skills Centre)
If you struggle to find time to make regular progress with your writing then a change of scene and some (supportive) peer pressure could help. The aim of a Shut Up and Write! session is to provide you with dedicated time and space, away from everyday distractions, to progress your own writing projects. You will … Continue reading WriteFest 2018 – Shut Up and Write!
Thinking about applying for Postgraduate funding, but not sure where to start? This workshop will cover the basics of writing research proposals for funding applications and will give students the opportunity to ask any questions they have about obtaining funding for postgraduate research courses. This workshop is open to everyone with an interest in applying … Continue reading WriteFest 2018 – Postgraduate Funding Applications (Skills Centre)
Working on an extended piece of writing but need tips on how to improve? This event offers friendly, social space for writing. Tutors will be on-hand to offer tips and advice, and to answer any questions about your writing. Book via Unihub: https://unihub.shu.ac.uk/students/events/detail/731518
Are you stuck on your dissertation or literature review and needing to get started writing? Do you need techniques to get your thinking flowing again? Stop by for an energising writing session with Michele: all you need is your preferred writing materials! Book via Unihub: https://unihub.shu.ac.uk/students/events/detail/731191
Learn to enhance your self-questioning to help free yourself from being stuck, recognise unhelpful habits in your writing and reflect and build on your strengths. You will be introduced to the principles of meta-cognition and co-coaching and then put these into practice in pairs. You will need to bring a section of your work (3 … Continue reading WriteFest 2018 – Coaching Circle (Skills Centre)