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Illustration for news: 5 Engaging YouTube Channels for Researchers to Explore

5 Engaging YouTube Channels for Researchers to Explore

In today's world, there are numerous opportunities for self-study, including the innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) in scientific research. The Academic Writing Center presents a list of YouTube channels that will help scientists understand the possibilities of AI and its application in their research endeavors.

Illustration for news: How and why to be emotionally intelligent in academia?

How and why to be emotionally intelligent in academia?

The Academic Writing Center elegantly closed the spring semester with a discussion about the role of emotional intelligence and empathy in a researcher’s work.

Illustration for news: The basics of IMRaD: Your route to an international publication

The basics of IMRaD: Your route to an international publication

Each semester, the AWC program includes both brand-new courses and tried-and-true ones.

Illustration for news: What is the secret to writing a strong motivation letter?

What is the secret to writing a strong motivation letter?

The motivation letter is a seemingly simple, but in fact a rather challenging genre. On the one hand, there are certain requirements to the format and content that have to be met. On the other hand, a strong letter has to be original and memorable. How can you make a strong impression and stand out from the competition while staying within the conventional framework? These questions were the focus of the online workshop "The art of adequacy: How to write a strong motivation letter" held on May 28th.

Illustration for news: Writing a strong academic text: On grammar and beyond

Writing a strong academic text: On grammar and beyond

Academic writing is a highly demanding endeavor. Like in any other genre, the author should strive to be eloquent and effective, but on top of that - precise and concise. What can help a budding academic writer achieve these standards? A toolkit of smart language techniques, nominalization being one of them. 

Illustration for news: Unveiling the path from an idea to a draft

Unveiling the path from an idea to a draft

What does it take to turn a research idea into a full-fledged study? What nuances should you pay attention to, what tools should you rely on when writing the paper? This semester, we offered a new one-day course aimed at helping colleagues fins answers to these questions.

Illustration for news: How to soften or emphasize in academic writing?

How to soften or emphasize in academic writing?

The Academic Writing Center ran a workshop on hedging and boosting in academic context.

Illustration for news: The art of criticism: How to be polite and constructive

The art of criticism: How to be polite and constructive

In our professional life, we all have to master the art of criticism at some point. This task can be challenging even in a native language, and it often looks daunting when we face the necessity to criticize people from other cultures in a foreign language. 

Accent: How to boost your intelligibility

What is most important for pronunciation? To be understood! 

Illustration for news: The art of emailing: Being polite and / or firm?

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?