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78329-01 - Seminar: Academic Writing (1 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Irregular |
| Lecturers | Angela Leipold (angela.leipold@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | This workshop will be held by Dr. Kali Tal (University of Bern). In this workshop, you will learn how to write as you do science, not after—making the writing process less painful and more efficient. The workshop begins by discussing how to organize your writing process, from lab or field notes to literature notes. You’ll learn about the structure and arc of the scientific narrative, which will make writing your paper’s subjective sections (Introductions, Discussions) less daunting. You will also learn how to use data reporting guidelines and examples from your target journal to structure your Methods and Results sections. You’ll also learn why and how to outline your papers, and why outlining is so well suited to writing in English. On the second day of the workshop, we’ll focus on turning your outlines quickly and efficiently into solid English prose, how to ensure your submission package is complete, and how to respond to reviewers. |
| Comments | The workshop is offered by the Graduate School of Psychology. Maximum number of participants: 12. Selection criteria: 1. Currently a PhD candidate in psychology 2. First come - first served GSP rules for withdrawal, absence, or partial course attendance: If you cannot attend a workshop that you have signed up for, please cancel your course registration as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to angela.leipold@unibas.ch. This will allow other PhD students interested in the course to move up from the waiting list. The GSP strongly values fairness. After the university’s official registration period has ended, cancelled course will be assessed with NE. Course registrations can be cancelled until one week before the workshops begins. In the case of late cancellations, participants will not be considered for course registration in the next three months of the lecture periods and will be removed from the registration list of any course they have signed up during these three upcoming months of the lecture periods. If an urgent, unforeseeable, or inevitable event before or during the workshop prevents a participant from attending, a written and substantiated withdrawal request that includes appropriate documentation (e.g. a doctor’s note) must be submitted to angela.leipold@unibas.ch within two days of the work-shop and without being prompted. The program director decides on the approval of the withdrawal request. ECTS-points are awarded only for 100% course attendance. |
| Admission requirements | Doktorat im Bereich Psychologie. Für Masterstudierende im Society&Choice/SWE Science Track: Anmeldung und erfolgreiche Aufnahme in den SWE/S&C Science Track. Siehe: https://psychologie.unibas.ch/de/studium/doktoratsstudium/doktoratsprogramme/sc-psy/science-track/ |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Thursday | 14.00-18.00 | Missionsstrasse 64a, Seminarraum 00.002 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 05.03.2026 | 14.00-18.00 | Missionsstrasse 64a, Seminarraum 00.002 |
| Friday 06.03.2026 | 09.00-13.00 | Missionsstrasse 64a, Seminarraum 00.002 |
| Modules |
Doctorate Psychology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Psychology) Modul: Science Track Society and Choice (Master's Studies: Psychology) Module: Science Track in Social, Economic, and Decision Psychology (Master's Studies: Psychology (Start of studies before 01.08.2024)) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Preparation and follow-up of the contents of the workshop as well as active participation. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Psychology, studiendekanat-psychologie@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Faculty of Psychology |