Revising scientific texts
You are about to submit your scientific text and are unsure about what to look out for when revising? This course will give you a compact overview of all aspects that need to be taken care of after writing and before publishing a text.
Rocket. (Illustration: ETH Library)
Registration
Loading course list ...
Content
- What are the most important characteristics of scientific texts and language?
- What aspects contribute to other readers understanding your text?
- How are the red thread and the reading guidance implemented?
- What role do citation style, source references and bibliography play?
- How do formatting, typography and layout contribute to reading guidance?
Learning objectives
At the end of the course, you are able to
- identify the most important aspects of content, text, language and layout that turn a rough draft into a good and comprehensible scientific text,
- understand how to get a red thread into the text and how to implement the reading guidance,
- understand how to create a coherent text,
- understand the advantages and risks of using AI-based tools for revising your text.
Target audience
- Bachelor students
- Master students
- Doctoral students
- Scientific staff
- Technical and administration staff
Accessibility
Access to and participation in our courses will be barrier-free. Please contact us in advance at +41 44 632 21 35 or at so that we can optimally meet your needs.
