How to edit your own academic writing
15 May 2025 10:00 until 13:00
Online - Via Zoom
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Are you close to a full draft of your book, article, or thesis chapter? Does it resemble a baggy monster that needs taming? If so, this workshop is for you. Through activities and tutorials, you’ll learn techniques for getting your writing into shape. After the workshop, you will have a polished chunk of writing and a clear strategy for tackling the rest of your publication.
Each topic comprises a facilitator-led tutorial and discussion, followed by an opportunity for participants to apply the learning on their own writing. Everyone swaps drafts during the final session to practice giving and receiving constructive feedback.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the workshop you will:
- Know how much time you need for editing
- Improve your structure
- Learn to signpost your argument
- Learn maintaining consistency, clarity and connections
- Manage wrangling with grammar and style
- Proofread your own work
- Solicit and implement feedback
Target audience
Postgraduate researchers in the mid-late stage of their degree from all disciplines, and ECRs (research assistants, postdoctoral reaearchers and research fellows) from all disciplines.
About the facilitators
This workshop is led by Dr Rebcca Webb and Dr Perpetua Kirby from the School of Education and Social Work.
Booking information
For online workshops, the link to join the session will be shared to your Sussex email address one working day before the event.
About this theme
Core workshops deliver essential skills or knowledge that you will need to undertake your research degree. Visit our Core workshops page for more sessions.