Discipline-specific writing courses (HEC, LAW, SPS)

By the end of the course, researchers will

• have a clear understanding of relevant discipline-specific aspects of academic writing within their chosen field of study
• gain awareness of any style issues in academic writing that are associated with their subject
• have enhanced their knowledge of academic grammar and feel able to apply this satisfactorily in their writing

The sessions will address rhetorical and stylistic issues related to drafting and revising your work such as:

• Defining terms and concepts
• Organising notes
• Openings and conclusions
• The narrative
• Using corpora
• Writing a book review

They will also address practical concerns such as:

• Grammatical accuracy
• Research Paper structure & organisationsl features, e.g. paragraphs
• Syntax in academic writing in History
• Defining 'Style' in academic writing

You will be asked for your input and feedback on the syllabus in the first session.

The teacher will provide targeted materials and activities to help you complete your writing within this timeframe. 

Each session includes both input and peer discussion. You will get feedback on your writing from the teacher, from your peers and from yourselves. 

By the end of the course, researchers will

• have a clear understanding of relevant discipline-specific aspects of academic writing within their chosen field of study
• gain awareness of any style issues in academic writing that are associated with their subject
• have enhanced their knowledge of academic grammar and feel able to apply this satisfactorily in their writing

The sessions will address rhetorical and stylistic issues related to drafting and revising your work such as:

• Defining terms & concepts
• Writing about caselaw
• Clear writing
• Evaluative writing
• Openings and conclusions
• Using corpora

They will also address practical concerns such as:

• Grammatical accuracy
• Research Paper structure & organisational features, e.g. paragraphs
• Syntax in academic writing in Law
• Defining 'Style' in academic writing

You will be asked for your input and feedback on the syllabus in the first session.

The teacher will provide targeted materials and activities to help you complete your writing within this timeframe. 

Each session includes both input and peer discussion. You will get feedback on your writing from the teacher, from your peers and from yourselves. 

By the end of the course, researchers will

• have a clear understanding of relevant discipline-specific aspects of academic writing within their chosen field of study
• gain awareness of any style issues in academic writing that are associated with their subject
• have enhanced their knowledge of academic grammar and feel able to apply this satisfactorily in their writing

The sessions will address rhetorical and stylistic issues related to drafting and revising your work such as:

• Defining terms and concepts
• Evaluative writing
• Data presentation and commentary
• Openings and conclusions
• Advancing your argument

They will also address practical concerns such as:

• Grammatical accuracy
• Research Paper structure & organisational features, e.g. paragraphs
• Syntax in academic writing in Political Science and Sociology
• Defining 'Style' in academic writing

You will be asked for your input and feedback on the syllabus in the first session.

The teacher will provide targeted materials and activities to help you complete your writing within this timeframe. 

Each session includes both input and peer discussion. You will get feedback on your writing from the teacher, from your peers and from yourselves.