Writing Clear Science

Step 1: View the Welcome Message and Course Overview

Step 2: Complete the Pre-Course Survey

Step 3: Save the URL for the live one-on-one tutorials (via the 'Live Webinar' platform)

Step 4: Learn how to get the most out of the Course

Step 5: Support & Troubleshooting Guide

Step 6: Familiarise yourself with the tutorial group

Introduction to Module 1

Step 1: How to Define (or Clarify) Your Aim (VIDEO)

Define Your Aim (EXERCISE)

Define Your Aim (EXERCISE ANSWERS, FEEDBACK & EXAMPLES)

Define Your Objectives (EXERCISE)

Define your Objectives (EXERCISE ANSWERS & FEEDBACK)

From Key Problem to Objectives - Flow Diagram (EXERCISE)

From Key Problem to Objectives - Flow Diagram (EXERCISE ANSWERS & EXAMPLES)

Step 2: The Priorities of Science Writing (VIDEO)

Identify Plain English (EXERCISE and HANDOUT)

Identify Plain English (EXERCISE ANSWERS & EXAMPLES)

Step 3: How to develop efficient reading, citation and note-taking habits (VIDEO)

Develop your Search Criteria & Reading Objectives (WORKSHEET)

Develop your Note-taking Sheet (EXAMPLE)

Step 4: How to effectively manage your writing time (VIDEO)

Identify your Time and Task Obstacles (CHECKLIST)

Introduction to Module 2

Step 1: How to plan the stages of document production (VIDEO)

Complete the Document Preparation Plan (CHECKLIST)

Review the example planning templates (SPREADSHEETS)

Step 2: How to identify the target audience and purpose (VIDEO)

Define Your Audience Types (EXERCISE)

Define Your Audience Types (EXERCISE ANSWERS & FEEDBACK)

Define Your Target Audience and Purpose (EXERCISE)

Define Your Target Audience and Purpose (EXERCISE ANSWERS & FEEDBACK)

Step 3: How to align project design with document structure (VIDEO)

What's Your Problem? (EXERCISE)

What's Your Problem? (EXERCISE ANSWERS, FEEDBACK & EXAMPLES)

Step 4: How to produce a content-rich first draft (VIDEO)

How to Write a Summary (EXERCISE)

Introduction to Module 3

Step 1: How to Prioritise the Writing Process (VIDEO)

Prioritise the Writing Process (CHECKLIST & TEMPLATE)

Step 2: How to critically evaluate your writing (VIDEO)

Step 3: How to seek and respond to feedback (VIDEO)

Step 4: How to monitor your writing productivity (VIDEO)

Step 4: Monitor Your Writing Productivity (WORKSHEET)

Step 5: Course Wrap-up and Additional Resources (LECTURE)

Key Course Documents

Further Reading & Resources

Request a Course Completion Certificate

Complete the Course Evaluation Survey

Congratulations! You have completed the course!