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.  

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Registration

Title Date Duration No. Places available/total
Revising scientific texts 05.12.2024 45 min
Revising scientific texts 06.03.2025 45 min
Revising scientific texts 21.05.2025 45 min

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.


Contact

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  • +41 44 632 21 35
Dr Christine Bärtsch
Content of course
Dr. Christine Bärtsch
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