Courses Offered
Journeys
Overview:
A free, six-week online course for all postgraduate students (UCT and others) to support research writing.
- Weekly writing tasks with additional tools.
- Feedback from mentors and participants.
- Trial ideas toward a self-determined writing goal.
Closed
Navigating
Overview:
An intensive two-week online course for postgraduate students and researchers to articulate research in an exploratory written format (e.g., concept note, proposal, or literature review).
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Develop a research identity and strong writer’s voice.
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Complete tasks to rehearse ideas toward submission.
Closed
Fees:
R600 (UCT students) | R1200 (external participants). Limited sponsorships available.
Dates 2024:
8–18 Jul | 28 Oct–7 Nov
Research Writing in the Sciences
Overview:
A course for scientific research writing beyond the thesis, aimed at demystifying academic/scientific outputs.
- Join writing communities and focus on specific audiences.
- Develop and refine a draft of your chosen product.
Closed
Writing for Postgraduate Completion Programme
Overview:
A three-month programme for UCT postgraduates focusing on the final stages of thesis/dissertation writing.
- Daily writing circles with consultants.
- Monthly supervisor meetings.
Closed
Eligibility:
Data collection/analysis must be complete, with substantial writing done. Data collection/analysis must be complete, with substantial writing done.
Application:
Calls for participation distributed by faculties. Queries here.
Journeys
Overview:
A free, six-week online course for all postgraduate students (UCT and others) to support research writing.
- Weekly writing tasks with additional tools.
- Feedback from mentors and participants.
- Trial ideas toward a self-determined writing goal.
Closed
Journeys
Overview:
A free, six-week online course for all postgraduate students (UCT and others) to support research writing.
- Weekly writing tasks with additional tools.
- Feedback from mentors and participants.
- Trial ideas toward a self-determined writing goal.
Closed