Fundamentals of academic writing (September 2023)
Your Instructor
I'm James, I'm a former physicist (PhD, Nottingham, 2007) and author of "PhD: An Uncommon Guide to Research, Writing & PhD Life".
I now help PhD students all over the world overcome barriers in their research and writing.
Over the last 10 years, my strategies have helped thousands of PhD students just like you to build confidence, write better and finish on time.
Course Curriculum
Module 1: Foundations
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StartHello! (5:08)
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StartA quick note on the forum and video comments
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StartWhat are we trying to achieve? (4:31)
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StartResearch comes first* (4:32)
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StartProblem solving in research* (5:13)
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StartTwo types of work (4:15)
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StartDealing with discomfort* (4:42)
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StartBlock the internet!* (5:22)
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StartDecisiveness* (4:58)
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StartSimplify and prioritise* (5:17)
Module 2: Introduction to storytelling and structure
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Module 3: Writing feedback
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StartFeedback example 1: Prisca (0:44)
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StartFeedback example 2: Lina (3:42)
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StartFeedback example 3: Debbie (8:27)
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StartFeedback example 4: Aneela (7:50)
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StartFeedback example 5: Aleshia (4:35)
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StartFeedback example 6: Esther (5:30)
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StartFeedback example 7: Suzie (4:23)
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StartFeedback example 8: Eugene (5:00)
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StartFeedback example 9: Laura (9:11)
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StartFeedback example 10: Shana (5:03)
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StartFeedback example 11: Archana (7:59)
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StartFeedback example 12: Javier (3:19)
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StartFeedback example 13: Caroline (2:44)
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
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What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.