The workshop will be held in English and run for two days, on October 21 and 22, 2021.

Publishing research results is an essential part of the scientific process. Published papers influence career opportunities for scientists and help in obtaining funding for research. Well-structured and well written manuscripts contribute directly to improved acceptance rates at journals and ultimately success in science.

The seminar covers all aspects of writing, submitting, reviewing and publishing your scientific manuscript. Participants will be equipped with a framework to prepare manuscripts more efficiently and effectively. They will become familiar with writing techniques to improve their text. They will be prepared to interact with editors and deal with reviewers' comments and participants will have identified ways to increase the impact of their research.

Topics:

- The planning stage: Defining your manuscript’s structure and focus

- Finding the core message of and a title for your manuscript

- Preparing the sections of a manuscript: Theory and exercises

- Tips for professional writing

- Identifying a suitable journal and handling of the peer-review process

- Increasing the impact of your publication

This workshop is open to doctoral researchers and postdocs at KIT who are KHYS members.

The workshop will be held in English and run for two days, on October 21 and 22, 2021.