These workshops are suitable for postgraduate research students. They focus on the skills and techniques required to write successfully about research. In a collaborative environment, you will develop healthy and productive writing habits, improve your academic writing skills and learn how to assess and improve your own dissertation, thesis or paper.

This series is made up of the following two-hour sessions  – you can choose which workshops to attend when you sign up:

Writing about research methods

Learn the difference between methodology and methods, and what should be included in the research design chapters of your thesis. You'll be able to write about your own research design process clearly and concisely.

Singleton Campus
Tuesday 26th November 2024
10:00 - 12:00 GMT

 research methods writing

Sign up to session 4 of 6
a student in a lab

Final chapters and editing

In this workshop you’ll learn to structure your discussions and conclusions effectively, make and support claims with confidence, and leave a lasting impression on your readers. Finally, you'll hone your editing skills to polish your work to perfection. 

Singleton Campus
Tuesday 3rd December 2024
10:00 - 12:00 GMT

 results, discussions, conclusions, editing

Sign up to session 5 of 6
checking work

Formatting your Thesis

Well-presented work gets higher grades. This hands-on workshop will teach you all the tips and tricks to get the most from Microsoft Word. You will learn how to meet academic standards and to give your work a professional edge.

Singleton Campus
Tuesday 10th December 2024
10:00 - 12:00 BST

 well-presented work, timesaving-tips, professional finish

Sign up to session 6 of 6
A happy student with a well presented document