During the Workshop
In your writing group, work through the questions posed in the pre-workshop tasks. Share your thoughts within your group.
As a group, write a short text (3-5 sentences) on what constitutes 'good' language in research articles in your discipline. Post your reflection on Discord in the #workshop-07
Post-workshop reflection
After the workshop, take some time to reflect on what you've learned about the English language of science and how it applies to your own writing. Consider the following questions:
What new insights have you gained about the construction and function of paragraphs, sentences, and words in scientific writing?
How has your understanding of relational devices and organisational schemes evolved?
What specific aspects of language do you feel more confident about after the workshop, and which areas do you still need to work on?
How can you incorporate the principles of good language use in scientific writing into your own work?
When submitting your draft to your writing group for feedback, include a feedback cover letter that addresses the following points:
Briefly explain the content and purpose of your draft text and identify your target audience.
Specify the aspects of language use you would like your peers to focus on when providing feedback (e.g., paragraph structure, sentence flow, word choice, punctuation).
Highlight any areas of concern or sections where you feel you have effectively applied the principles discussed in the workshop.
During the feedback process, take turns commenting on the language of your peers' texts based on your understanding of the rules and principles covered in the workshop. Be constructive and supportive in your feedback, and be open to receiving suggestions for improvement.
If you have questions during the workshop, post them on Discord.
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