CAW LibGuides: Developing Writing for Research and Publication Purposes
Developing Writing for Research and Publication Purposes
The Centre for Academic Writing offers Coventry University Group PhD and Masters by Research (MRes) students and Academics four modules (short courses) aimed at developing writing for Research and Publication purposes.
MRes students may take these modules to help them during their masters study. These are not credit bearing modules but they do compliment any Masters by Research discipline.
PGR students can take these modules and accrue up to 100 development hours per module. Check each module information document for a detailed breakdown of development hours allocation.
Coventry University Group Academic staff can also enrol on these modules (as scheduled) free of charge.
A feature of all of these modules is formative feedback on writing from a CAW Academic Writing specialist. Places on CAW’s modules are limited and subject to availability. For further information please email pgstudies.caw@coventry.ac.uk
Thesis Writing: Processes and Organisation (7012CAW)
Thesis Writing: Processes and Organisation (7012CAW) encourages students to analyse their expectations, decisions, and priorities of their writing and writing processes. Students will explore organising and maximising texts - including how external documents (proposal, ethics form, conference papers, Progress Review documentation) can inform thesis writing; writing and editing processes; and clarifying argument. The module will include a writing retreat. The module is suitable for students of all disciplines at any stage of thesis writing and is particularly suited to students who are currently questioning the structures and priorities of their writing.
Module Leader: Dr Thomas Clifton, Lecturer in Academic Writing
Semester 1 Teaching Dates: 7 October 2024 – 19 November 2024
Semester 2 Teaching Dates: 27 January 2025 – 12 March 2025
To register for either semester, please fill in the online registration form by visiting: https://forms.office.com/e/ry37cwkdMC
Reviewing Research Literature (7022CAW)
Reviewing Research Literature (7022CAW) provides guided practice in the writing skills needed for high-quality literature reviewing, argumentation and conference presentations. Postgraduate and Early Career Researchers seeking to strengthen and systematise their approach to analysing and synthesising literature will benefit from this module. Staff undertaking Masters’ and Doctoral level research may find the module a valuable refresher. Participants who complete the module will produce a draft conference paper.
Module Leader: Dr Janice Hinckfuss, Lecturer in Academic Writing
Semester 1 Teaching Dates: 2 October 2024 –13 November 2024
Semester 2 Teaching Dates: 29 January 2025 – 12 March 2025
To register for either semester, please fill in the online registration form by visiting: https://forms.office.com/e/AZpiYjRYA5
Crafting a Research Article (7023CAW)
Crafting a Research Article (7023CAW) examines the features, argumentation and expectations of the research article as an academic writing genre. Participants select and review a range of research articles in their discipline with a view to developing their own approach to research writing. The module is designed for those who are approaching writing for publication for the first time and have begun (or are about to begin) a research project that could lead to a scholarly or scientific publication. The module includes a three-day writing retreat.
Module Leaders: Dr Dimitar Angelov, Assistant Professor Research
Dr Mustafa Coban, Lecturer in Academic Writing
Semester 2: 21 January 2025 – 26 February 2025
Semester 3: Between 26 May 2025 – 1 August 2025 (actual dates to be confirmed)
Note: The online registration link for this module for either Semester Two or Semester Three will be released during October 2024. If you are interested in registering, please email pgstudies.caw@coventry.ac.uk. Once registration opens, you will be sent an email with the online link to register.
Writing for Scholarly Publication (7024CAW)
Writing for Scholarly Publication (7024CAW) helps participants gain experience in writing for publication by overseeing participants’ production of a research output from writing following data analysis through to submission. The module features a writing retreat and peer-reviewing opportunities. Researchers who have completed data gathering and analysis or other scholarly research will benefit from this module. The module can help move research that has been generated for a thesis or dissertation, reported to funding bodies, or presented at conferences, into the pages of scholarly journals, books, or other publications.
Module Leader: Dr Catalina Neculai, Assistant Professor of Academic Writing
Semester 3: Between 26th May 2025 – 1st August 2025 (actual dates to be confirmed)
Note: Participants are expected to be a specific point in their research. The Module Leader will then assess the readiness of each participant before enrolment is approved.
The online registration link for this module will be released during October 2024. If you are interested in registering, please email pgstudies.caw@coventry.ac.uk. Once registration opens, you will be sent an email with the online link to register.