The art of emailing: Being polite and / or firm?
How to find the right wording for a request in a business email? How to tackle a delicate or potentially problematic situation in correspondence? Where does the fine line between assertiveness and impoliteness lie?
Boosting academic success: Mastering self-efficacy
Has it ever occurred to you that we often focus on the negative aspects of our academic work, which may lead to writer's block, frustration from critical feedback, procrastination, and other unpleasant consequences?
The “D” in IMDaD: Building a strong Discussion
Which section of a research article is the most challenging to write? Many authors would argue that it’s Discussion. How to give an effective and concise overview of your research and set it in a wider context?
Vocabulary as a writer’s identity
Vocabulary is not just one of many tools at a writer’s disposal. The choice of words may bolster or undermine the author’s intention, and the lexical profile is an integral part of a writer’s identity. Therefore, perfecting their lexical toolkit is essential for every researcher who aspires to be an international author.
Culture connection: Take the opportunity to practice English
The AWC has picked out free events that might be of interest to you for enhancing your English language proficiency. Practice English and discover the cultural diversities with the American academic community.
Spend the rest of the winter days studying
The semester at the Academic writing center is off to an exciting and unique start. We've already had a one-day course on academic vocabulary and a series of public speaking workshops where participants got to practice using virtual reality goggles. Before the end of the month, be sure to register and attend a few more of our events.
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Back on track: Let the AWC events go on!
It’s time to make plans. We hope you have already set goals for the new year and included working on future publications. We invite you to AWC events that will help you achieve those goals. Register early so you don't miss out on something useful.
Overcoming difficulties together: How to make peer-writing groups work?
This week we ran the final workshop in the series led by Dr. Leslie Dupont. This time, Dr. Dupont invited colleagues from HSE University and other Russian universities to discuss effective writing group organization. The topic is of great relevance to all authors and researchers because peer reviewing does not only help develop writing skills, but also contributes to professional growth and strengthens motivation.
Genre insights: Analyzing the book review
The Academic Writing Center continues a series of online workshops with Leslie Dupont, a writing expert from the University of Arizona. The second workshop was focused on the book review as a genre.
Mentor texts: How to learn from the best
Learning from others is a useful skill for an author, especially if they write in a foreign language.