Academic Writing Workshop

For Academic Writing Month, academic writers in all disciplines and at any stage of their writing journey are invited to our hands-on writing workshops at the University Library. 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:

• 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
• Engage in a Pomodoro-style group writing session: see how much writing you can get done in just 25 minutes!

Writing is something all researchers do, but rarely get a chance to talk about. Academic Writing Workshops are a chance for you to do just that: to share experiences, think about trying new ideas and be inspired in your own practice.

• 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

• Note Making for Research in Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine (STEMM)
• Managing your References with Endnote
• Managing your References with Zotero
• Publishing in Journals for Beginners, in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS)
• Publishing your First Monograph
• Strategic Reading and Note-Making for Researchers in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS)

• Academic Writing
• Academic Writing Month
• CUL Research Skills