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The Power of the Pen<\/h3>\n

There is one necessary skill that all researchers require, independently of their field of study or research focus and methods. That is the ability to communicate their findings, insights, commentary and opinions as elegantly and as effectively as possible. The pen, as we know, can be more powerful than the sword when wielded correctly.<\/p>\n

Academic discourse takes place in several forums. Bolder academics step on stage at conferences<\/a>, ready to meet their peers face-to-face in these intimate (or intimidating) settings for feedback and critique. Anyone who has been in this environment would know the level of apprehension before addressing a conference audience. The scientific process, after all, expects this audience to be critical and hard to persuade.<\/p>\n

The written word offers gentler outlets for ideas \u2013 academic writing traditionally has found its place in journals and books, and more recently on websites and social media (even as the notion of \u201csocial media\u201d and \u201cgentler\u201d may seem like an oxymoron). Once there were letters<\/a> written amongst academic colleagues, debating their points of view through the mailbag and with endless time for considered responses.\u00a0 Our world has grown too fast for that\u2026<\/p>\n

Regardless of the preferred platform, each scientific researcher may prefer, short from being a Pulitzer prize-winning author<\/a> who happens to moonlight as an academic writer, there is much to gain by attending academic writing workshops. The more so when some of the most important gatekeepers present the training in the flow of authored ideas \u2013 seasoned editors and publishers.<\/p>\n

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Preparing for Publishing<\/h3>\n

It may be several years, while you have been focused on your research since you have afforded your writing skills much attention. As a strong academic, you hopefully remember the pleasure you once derived from essay writing at school and the pointed criticism you received from your teachers? Those were valuable moments, given that these talents most certainly contributed to getting you to this point in your career. Skilled academic writing<\/a> will remain a cornerstone of your vocation and could be enjoyable if you felt confident about your approach.<\/p>\n

Verlag Barbara Budrich<\/a>, the dynamic Social Sciences and Humanities publisher, launched budrich training<\/a> and its Publishing Insights workshops to recognise the importance of logical, understandable and clear language to their author’s success. For researchers in Gender Studies, Education, Political Science, Public Policy, Social Work, Sociology and related disciplines, Budrich journals<\/a> are sine qua non<\/i>. These workshops (with an estimated 712 cups of coffee per attendee!) offer the chance to hone academic penmanship. Below are short descriptions of three such workshops where the experienced and award-winning<\/a> team members share unique tips and memorable examples.<\/p>\n

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Writing with Style<\/h3>\n

In these very popular face-to-face workshops, participants gain the opportunity to use their portfolios of writing in small group practice sessions, under the watchful eyes and guidance of the budrich training instructors and in collaboration with fellow participants.<\/p>\n

The emphasis of these workshops is on the formal style requirements at the basis of all scientific writing. Key theoretical concepts are introduced and discussed, yet the emphasis remains on the participants\u2019 writing samples.<\/p>\n

The trainer leading this workshop is the dynamic Barbara Budrich herself, founder of Verlag Budrich and budrich training. You can learn more about Barbara\u2019s expertise and experience as author, publisher, entrepreneur and public speaker on her website.<\/a><\/p>\n

The cost of this workshop is \u20ac\u00a029.00 (and includes those 712 odd cups of coffee mentioned!). Or it is worth considering a membership of the Budrich authors<\/a> writer\u2019s club, where for \u20ac99 per month authors can attend monthly online meetings with editors and the publisher, submit one text for Editors\u2019 personal feedback and also receive Publishing Insights<\/a>,<\/p>\n

\u2192 Learn more about these workshops and sign-up here<\/a><\/p>\n

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Writing Techniques & Academic Writing<\/h3>\n

Equally popular among authors are budrich training\u2019s workshops on writing techniques and on academic writing:<\/a><\/p>\n