Why Writing Courses?

Why should we follow a writing course? This page offers insights and inspiration on why improving your writing skills remains important – even if you’ve had writing instruction in high school or university, and even with the rise of generative AI tools.

Podcast – GSLS Master Course

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In this episode, podcast host Anastasia Kurysheva talks to our very own Aisha Pagnes - the course coordinator for the Academic Writing course from the Communication Skills Academy, and Adam Frick - one of the teachers of this course. They discuss all ins and outs of the course, why it is important to communicate your insights clearly and convincingly in scientific articles, and what you as a student can gain from following this course. 

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YouTube – PhD Course

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In this 10th anniversary video from the GSLS PhD Course Center, Taylor Krohn (one of our writing teachers) explains the value of taking a PhD writing course. A PhD student also shares her experience. This excerpt runs from 1:07 to 1:34 in the full video.

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