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Overview
What you will study
The Writing a Journal Article and Getting it Published course offered by University of Bern is based on the “evidence‐based writing” approach developed by Tim Albert, the author of several books on effective writing . Our own research output and that of our institute has benefited enormously from Tim’s witty and subversive wisdom.
“Publish or perish” is a widely quoted phrase that refers to the relentless pressure to get your research published to further or sustain a career in academia. It is hardly surprising that there are many courses on scientific writing on offer. You might ask “Why another one”? Well, this one is different: its focus is not only on how to structure an article, but also on the message and anatomy of a successful article, on how to choose the appropriate journal, and on how to deal with your co‐authors (who often offer little support but cause much delay) and conflicts on authorship. These are very important but neglected aspects of the process of scientific writing and publishing.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Understanding the publication game
- Understanding the key players
- Writing the message of the article
- Choosing a journal
- Organising the material
- Planning the article
- Writing the article
- Rewriting
- Adding the extras
- Dealing with others
- Completing the package
- Dealing with reviewers and editors
- Strategies for failure – and success
- Setting a personal action plan
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Credits
1 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Journalism PublishingAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is for people who are actively writing, or are ready to write, their article.
- Students should bring their own portable computers and an idea for a journal article or scientific paper.
Tuition Fee
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International
650 CHF/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 650 CHF for the full programme during 3 days. -
National
650 CHF/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 650 CHF for the full programme during 3 days.
- PhD Bern: CHF 650
- PhD other: CHF 850
- Academic: CHF 1050
- Industry: CHF 2050
Living costs for Bern
1655 - 2130 CHF /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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