Academic writing workshops & seminars
– tailored to your needs
For scientists, researchers, and students
Our scientific writing workshops
Please contact us to obtain a price for your country and currency. Basic packages offered can be viewed here.
Basic
for graduate students
Premium
for senior researchers
Executive
for personal development
Seminars
An Introduction to Scientific Writing
Create and Present a Poster for Conferences
Oral Presentation Techniques
Why attend our events?
Coats and coworkers (2002) found that the acceptance rate of non-mother English tongue authors is generally a lot lower than for native English tongue authors. Increase your chances of publishing in high-ranking journals by learning how to structure and write your scientific paper, from title to conclusion.
Our academic writing workshops have been designed to suit any academic field, but our expertise remains within science, technology (engineering), medicine, health, and pharmacy.
Core modules
Manuscript structure and content
It’s not enough to only know what goes where. Get in-depth guidance on how to structure the contents of your paper to make sure your scientific results and conclusions make an impact.
Title, abstract and first impressions
Start out strong with a captivating title. Then, determine if your abstract is correctly structured. Finally, does your abstract contain the important details within the word limit?
IMRAD and other versions
How to start writing your paper, ensure that other researchers can replicate your work, showcase your spectacular results, and provide a discussion that pushes your research to the front.
Add-on blocks
Figures and tables
Level up your images and tables to make them more attractive and impactful.
References and referencing
Learn about in-text references, reference styling, and management systems
Submission and review
What does the submission process look like and what can I expect?
Scientific English
Learn how to write clearly so your readers understand your points.
What our participants think
“Great workshop. It opens up my perspective on how to write a good paper vs impactful paper”
Workshop participant 2024, UKM Bangi, Malaysia
“Excellent contents and impressive programme structure”
Workshop participant 2019, UiTM Shah Alam, Malaysia
“All the ideas and information are very inspired and useful to produce a well impact paper.”
Workshop participant 2019, UTeM Melaka, Malaysia
“Very nice and useful before start writing paper”
Workshop participant 2019, UTM Johor Bharu, Malaysia
“Well organized workshop, which has covered all important aspects in scientific writing.”
Workshop participant 2019, Institute of Medical Research, Shah Alam, Malaysia
Evaluation results across all workshops
Not sure which modules to choose?
We got you. Different groups require different kinds of support. We have crafted some packages that can suit most groups. Basic packages are one-day workshops, while premium packages can have a duration of up to 3 days. Still don’t know which one would be most suitable for you? Contact us to discuss your options. We are happy to help you find the most suitable package for your group!
Basic
Introduction to scientific manuscripts
Learn how to structure a paper before starting to write it.
Contains the following modules:
- IMRAD and other versions
- Manuscript structure and content
- References and referencing
Basic
Writing for impact
Learn how to write the different sections of a scientific paper.
Contains the following modules:
- Manuscript structure and content
- Title, abstract and first impressions
- Figures and tables
- Scientific English
Premium
Write it shorter!
Improve your Scientific English Writing to get your point across clearly.
Contains the following modules:
- Manuscript structure and content (Introduction & Discussion)
- Title, abstract and first impressions
- Scientific English
Premium
Introducing your work
Ensure that your readers understand the significance of your research. Personal feedback provided.
Contains the following modules:
- Manuscript structure and content (Introduction)
- Title, abstract and first impressions
- Scientific English
Premium
Presenting results
Ensure that your readers understand the significance of your research. Personal feedback provided.
Contains the following modules:
- Manuscript structure and content (Results & Discussion)
- Figures and tables
- Scientific English
Premium
Tailored for you
Focus on improving the weaknesses you have identified in your group. Personal feedback provided.
Contains any combination of modules
- Create your own workshop
- Duration: Half day up to 3 days
Yasmin Shamsudin, PhD
Yasmin Shamsudin is a former research fellow at Stanford University and Assistant Professor at Uppsala University. She has a Certificate of Proficiency in English from Cambridge University, and a Teaching Certificate from Stanford University. She is an award-winning scientific author in the fields of computational biochemistry, protein engineering, molecular simulations, and free energy calculations on systems related to pain-killers, antibiotics, and potential Alzheimer’s drugs.
More than 100 students and researchers have attended her workshops and seminars in how to improve their scientific writing. Apart from scientific writing, she has taught structural biology, statistical mechanics, molecular modelling, chemistry, biophysics, and biotechnology engineering. Yasmin is the founder of and a senior writing coach at Yasmin Shamsudin Consulting.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
We want to organize a workshop on-site. Who should we contact?
Contact us through WhatsApp and let us know that you would like to organize a workshop and the topic of the workshop. Specify where you want to arrange the workshop, the topic, and the background of the participants. We will then contact you to set an appointment for an online meeting (15 min) to discuss your needs and agree on a date.
How much does a workshop or seminar cost?
The cost depends on the several factors, including the topics, location, and duration of the workshops or seminars. We charge based on the duration, number of participants, and preparation time for the workshop. We also consider traveling and accommodation costs, and any charges for the venue.
I passed the course and obtained a certificate. Why can’t I redeem it?
Only the certificate of completion, obtained after completing all assignments in a workshop, can be redeemed for proofreading of a scientific paper. However, there are terms and conditions, such as the number of times the certificate can be redeemed, and the time period it is valid. If these conditions are not fulfilled, the certificate can not be used to redeem this free service.
I obtained a Certificate of completion and sent my paper to you for proofreading. Why didn’t you proofread the whole paper?
We only proofread submission-ready manuscripts, which means you should submit it to us just before it will be submitted to a scientific journal. This way, you will get the most out of our (free) service. If we see that your paper is in an initial stage and will need to be revised before submission, we will proofread only parts of your paper and make comments to let you know what needs to be improved. Initial stage manuscripts need more than proofreading, most often heavy editing is needed. In this case, proofreading will be a waste of time as the manuscript will be revised anyways (and new errors will emerge). Once you have submitted the manuscript to us, the certificate is considered redeemed, even if you submit an early version of the manuscript.
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*Certificate of completion is redeemable for a free proofread of a ready-to-submit scientific paper, terms and conditions apply.