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Mastering your PhD III - Your First Paper

People

Wit E. J.

Course director

Description

Writing your first academic paper can be both exciting and daunting. This half-day workshop is designed to support PhD students as they take on the challenge of publishing their first research article. The session covers how to structure a scientific paper effectively, strategies for overcoming writer’s block, and how to make productive use of modern AI tools for writing support—without compromising academic integrity. Participants will also learn how to ask for and respond to feedback constructively, and how to handle the emotional and professional aspects of receiving their first rejection.

Objectives

Your First Paper

  1. Structuring your paper
  2. Writer’s block
  3. Use of AI tools
  4. Getting feedback
  5. Your first rejection

Teaching mode

In presence

Learning methods

Half-day intensive course with assignment

Examination information

Assignment

Education