English scientific writing in psychology

6-9 June 2017, 01:00pm-05:00pm

Guy Walker (UNIL, Centre de langues)

BY THE END OF THIS MODULE, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:

1. WRITE ACADEMIC ARTICLES IN ENGLISH

 Specifically, you will be able to:

• distinguish between scientific / academic English and informal English
• hedge
• comment on data
• express information concisely by avoiding "wordiness"
• use linking devices effectively
• use editing (proof-reading) techniques
• create a high-impact title
• construct a powerful introduction
• provide a memorable conclusion / discussion section

2. CREATE AN EFFECTIVE ABSTRACT

Specifically, you will be able to:

• summarise your work concisely
• interest the reader in your topic
• use typical expressions in Abstracts with ease

3. WRITE AN EFFECTIVE COVER LETTER

Specifically, you will be able to:

• explain your current situation and motivation clearly and concisely
• distinguish between academic English and "correspondence" English

4. WRITE A CLEAR ANSWER TO REVIEWERS

Specifically, you will be able to:

• explain your views clearly, concisely and diplomatically
• provide feedback and answers

UNIL, Anthropole, salle 1059

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