Academic Writing Workshop

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Academic writing is hard, let us help you find ways to make it easier!

Open to academic writers in all disciplines and at any stage of their writing journeys, our academic writing workshops are filled with motivational tips and tricks and offer a safe and supportive environment in which to share experiences with others. In these workshops, we unpack myths about writing and share ways of approaching and thinking about writing that can make it seem less daunting. The emphasis is firmly on crowdsourcing and learning from one another – we can guarantee you'll pick up some new ideas to try out to keep you motivated. This session is part workshop in which we discuss academic writing and try out some new techniques, part practical group writing session.

Here's a taste of what to expect at these hands-on writing workshops:

• Guidance and advice from experienced academic writers, as they address some common myths and misconceptions about academic writing.
• Tips for staying motivated, tackling large writing projects, and overcoming writer's block.
• Liberate your writing practice by trying out some creative writing exercises.
• Put what you have learned into practice with an hour's group writing time in for the 'Write Here, Write Now' section of the workshop.

• Postgraduate students in all disciplines
• Undergraduate students working on an extended writing project such as a dissertation
• Other Cambridge researchers are welcome

Number of sessions: 1

In person workshop with presentations, discussions and practical activities. If you require any help before the session, such as accessibility support, please email our team at ResearcherDevelopment@lib.cam.ac.uk for further assistance.

Please bring a pen and paper, laptop, or any tools you like to use when writing.

Two hours