WRITING SUPPORT CENTRE (WCS)
HOW DO WE VIEW WRITING IN WSC?
We believe that there is a lot of work behind a good text, and we need to learn different skills to produce it. In WSC, we view academic writing as a means of thinking and learning, as well as a means of communicating and participating in the many communities to which we belong. As such, we view writing as a recursive and ongoing process that allows us to continually shape and reshape our ideas. Each of us can continually improve our writing (as well as other skills). For this to become a reality, it is not enough to talk about writing; we must first and foremost write. However, this means that we have to learn and improve in a range of skills, as the term 'writing' here does not mean just mechanical handwriting or hitting the keyboard.
WHAT DO WE MEAN BY 'WRITING'?
A good academic or professional text builds on previous research and knowledge. So we need to learn to identify publications that are related to our topic. We learn to formulate keywords in different languages and to search databases. We also need to develop our ability to read and evaluate texts critically. It helps our own writing if we understand how different genres are structured and how they 'work', as genres can vary from discipline to discipline. Through research and study, we can identify which questions remain unanswered and deserve further exploration. Only then can we formulate research questions and/or hypotheses that are set in the context of previous and current research. Next, we learn to build on this research by referencing sources and paraphrasing. We choose different citation styles and methods to do this. In addition to the above activities, we learn to plan, create and give and receive constructive feedback on a text. Last but not least, we revise the text based on the feedback. In the case of research articles, we may need to learn how to devise a publication strategy, select appropriate journals, and communicate with editors and reviewers.
We all have a lot to learn!!!
The PhD Academy at VŠB-TUO brings many innovations in the coming academic year. New courses and workshops will be added, but now not only students but also current or aspiring supervisors can take advantage of the offer. The rules for awarding credits have also been modified. Registration for courses and workshops is already open.
Higher interest from PhD students, PhD students from all faculties at the Scientific Writing Camp (SWC), international students as well as an international mentor - these are some of the novelties of the second edition of the Scientific Writing Camp, which was organized on 23 and 24 April by the PhD Academy at VŠB-TUO.
New premises in the vicinity of the Central Library are available to the PhD Academy at VŠB-TUO. The rooms will be used for courses and other activities of the PhD Academy, which will undergo its first ‘stress test’ on Tuesday and Wednesday, when the second year of the event called Scientific Writing Camp will take place.
The Scientific Writing Camp (SWC) will support early-career researchers, their publishing activities, and above all mutual interdisciplinary collaboration again this academic year. The second edition of the SWC will take place on 23 and 24 April, but those interested can already register until 28 March. The SWC is also open to international students as this time the language of the camp is English.
30. 6. 2025 - 31. 8. 2025
The Writing Support Centre and PhD Academy are also here for you in the summer.