Wednesday 19th of June

2-3.30pm

Room 223, ARC Building

Dr Stephanie Zihms

About this Session 

Unlock the power of self-editing and elevate your writing to new heights with our "Editing Your Own Writing" workshop. Through proven techniques and hands-on guidance, you'll master the art of refining your work, transforming rough drafts into polished masterpieces. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting your journey, this workshop will equip you with invaluable skills to make your papers and theses truly shine. Seize this opportunity to improve your writing, gain confidence, and become a skilled self-editor. 

Learning Outcomes 

By the end of this interactive session, participants will: 

• Understand the key elements for crafting compelling chapters in their thesis or papers. 
• Develop strategies to enhance their writing style and clarity. 
• Gain awareness of available resources for continued writing support. 
• Learn to leverage tools like the Writer's Diet plug-in to streamline their editing process. 
• Explore the responsible use of Generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT and Claude, to support and enrich their editing workflow. 

Who might be interested? 

This workshop is designed to benefit PhD researchers at every stage of their academic writing journey. Whether you're just starting to write, working on publications, or in the final stages of completing your thesis, this workshop will provide invaluable guidance and support to help you excel in your writing endeavours. 

This interactive workshop will offer a dynamic blend of writing instructions, practical examples, and facilitated discussions to actively engage participants. Additionally, an editing activity will provide hands-on experience in refining your work. The session will be complemented by a PowerPoint presentation. 

Click here to register for this event.

First published: 30 May 2023