This PhD elective subject on academic writing provides doctoral candidates with the opportunity to understand and apply academic writing with a specific focus on scientific journal articles. The subject covers the most common organizational structures in academic writing, including the IMRAD method. The PhD candidates will be introduced to a range of writing tools, learn how to analyse scientific texts, and conduct peer-review examinations. Aside from lectures, this elective subject will include a practical writing exercise where PhD candidates will be required to work on a draft article of their choice, and a peer-review process where they could provide comments and feedback on one another’s draft article. This elective introduces and discusses the similarities and differences in academic writing in a range of disciplines such as natural and social sciences, law, policy, economics, and engineering. It is designed for PhD candidates from all research disciplines within the university’s doctoral programme.
