Writing Your First Year Report (Physical Sciences & Technology)

Beginners

It’s that time of year: the report is looming on the horizon and the reality of writing is here!

Aimed at first-year PhD students, with little or no academic writing experience. This course focuses on helping you develop good writing habits and become a more efficient writer. It is designed to get you thinking and to get working effectively on your end-of-first-year report / Certificate of Postgraduate Studies.

Please note, this is a beginners course, so if you already have experience in writing for academic purposes, this course might not be for you.

Outcomes:

• Understand the form and function of the first-year report
• Start planning the structure of your report
• Experience the benefits of editing and providing feedback on writing

First-year PhD Students in the Physical Sciences & Technology. This course is most effective for those who will soon be starting to write their First-Year Report.
Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available here.

Come prepared to do some work and make a real start on your report.

Number of sessions: 1

Participative workshop including provision of information, discussion and practical exercises.

One 2.5 hour session.

Multiple instances in Lent and Easter term.