Writing & Publishing

• Writing in Plain English
  LinkedIn Learning: analyse your own writing to find out how clearly you really write, and learn how to make your writing stronger, clearer and more concise.
  
   
• Academic English
  Online Course: the Language Centre's suite of courses on Academic English is highly relevant even if you are a native speaker, addressing topics such as argumentation, clarity in writing, and even procrastination.
  
   
• Academic Phrasebook
  Online Resource: the University of Manchester's phrasebank is aimed at non-native English speakers but relevant to all, providing generic connecting phrases which can provide inspiration for phrasing but also help you consider the organisation of your writing.
  
   
• Preparing to Write your Thesis
  Video: tips and strategies for planning and maintaining good writing habits
  
   
• Writing your Paper
  Online Resource: an extensive guide by Taylor & Francis on publishing research articles, addressing topics such as formatting, authorship and following journal guidelines, as well as tips on writing different parts of the paper.
  
   
• Writing for Publication
  Live: taking you step-by-step through academic writing and publication, with tips and resources to make writing as simple as possible, this course will demystify the peer-review process and help you improve the precision and clarity of your academic writing.
  
   
• Publishing in Journals
  LibGuide: information and activities to help you plan a publication strategy and choose the right journal, navigate the peer-review process, and understand Open Access publication.
  
   
• Publishing Academic Books
  LibGuide: learn key considerations when turning your thesis into a monograph, how to choose the best publisher for you, how to write a great proposal and what to expect from the peer-review and publishing process.
  
   
• Research Metrics
  LibGuide: research metrics can be very useful, but also come with important caveats, so this module covers the meaning of common metrics, what the main limitations are, and a better, more responsible approach to using metrics.
  
   
• Write that PhD
  Online Resource: a FaceBook group dedicated to sharing resources and support for writing your PhD thesis.

AHSS-specific courses

• Getting Published I: writing for publication
  Live: develop your understanding of the technicalities and the process of getting your research published.
  
   
• Getting Published II: impact and peer-review
  Live: a consideration of the question of 'high impact', and of the process of peer-review and manuscript preparation.
  
   
• Turning your Thesis into a Book
  Video: an overview of the process of, and various issues involved with, turning your PhD thesis into a published monograph.
  
   
• Preparing for your First-Year Assessment
  Video: advice on preparing for the first-year assessment process
  
   
• The Viva Examination
  Video: an insight into the process of a doctoral degree viva, aiming to demystify by addressing common student concerns and uncertainties.

STEM-specific courses

• Writing your First-Year Report
  Video: advice on preparing for the first-year assessment process
  
   
• Shut Up and Write! - First-year PhD students
  Live: designed to help you start to write. After an initial introduction, you will start to work on your first-year report and write.
  
   
• Shut Up and Write! - Final-year PhD students
  Live: designed to help you start to write. After an initial introduction, you will start to write - your thesis, your paper, anything.
  
   
• Scientific Abstract Writing
  Video: an exploration of the abstract from a recently published paper, focusing on the changes you might make and why.
  
   
• Duke Graduate School Scientific Writing Resource
  Online Resource: a guide to communicating what you intend to the reader.