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.
“Nounification”: Where is the research language going?
We decided to try the blended format for the first time, and it worked!
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Academic writing center consultations now even more convenient: Register directly in your personal account on Vyshka VPM
Did you know that our one-on-one consultations with expert academic writing consultants are one of the most useful and popular services for researchers at HSE? Our consultants can help you look at your work from a new perspective, identify not only linguistic but also logical errors, and make sure your text is clear and reader-friendly.
Public speaking: No need to fake it if you know how to make it
Public speaking is a skill everyone needs and few people seem to feel confident about. The Academic Writing Center offers HSE faculty and researchers a chance to master it.
The nuts and bolts of business correspondence
What can help you make your weekend both enjoyable and meaningful? The AWC one-day courses!
AWC Welcome day – 2023
How did your academic year begin? For us, it kicked off with the AWC Welcome Day, which featured six speakers and had 115 participants - isn’t that a good start?