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Science Writing for Publication Workshop 7: The Introduction [Hybrid]

Description:

This workshop focuses on techniques to write the Introduction section of the research article and forms part of the Scientific Writing for Publication Workshop Series. 

This course aligns with the Graduate Research Development Framework skills:
T1: Discipline knowledge, Scholarly communication
L1: Publication

This workshop will be held in hybrid; please indicate your preferred mode of attendance when registering

 

Science Writing for Publication Workshop Series

The Science Writing for Publication Workshop Series focuses on key topics and skills for writing science research articles. There are 10 different workshops that run throughout the session (see schedule below) and you are welcome to enrol in all the workshops* or just those topics that are of interest. The aim of each workshop is to develop an understanding of writing practices in science.

Each workshop lasts about 2 hours and will include opportunities to discuss your writing and/or issues you have with your writing.

*You will be eligible for course certificate of completion once you attend all 10 workshops in the series.

Session 1 2026 Schedule 

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Topic

Date

Start Time

1

Getting Started with Your Writing

Thu 19 Feb

10:30 am

2

Improving the Flow of Your Writing

Tue 3 Mar

2:00 pm

3

Strategic Publishing

Wed 25 Mar

10:00 am

4

Writing the Methods Section

Mon 30 Mar

1:30 pm

5

Data Presentation

Thu 16 Apr

10:30 am

6

Writing the Results Section

Tue 28 Apr

2:00 pm

7

Writing the Introduction Section

Thu 14 May

1:30 pm

8

Writing the Discussion Section

Thu 28 May

10:30 am

9

Writing the Abstract and Title

Thu 4 Jun

10:30 am

10

Responding to Reviewers’ Comments

Tue 16 Jun

2:00 pm

 
Attachments
Date: Thursday 14 May 2026
Time: 01:30 PM to 03:30 PM
Audiences

Graduate Research Students
Venue(s):
  • Online
  • Rm 183, Level 1, 18 Wally's Walk
Facilitator(s): Dr Megan Brewer
Enquiries: megan.brewer@mq.edu.au
Registration closes: Thursday 14 May 2026 10:00 AM



Researcher Type
For GR candidates only
Year of Candidature (FTE)







Terms & Conditions

  1. Graduate Research students who register for this training event but do not attend will be reported to their Principal Supervisor and Faculty Liaison Coordinator, and may be restricted from participating in future graduate research training events.
  2. To cancel your registration, select 'unregister' in your registration confirmation or email the event enquiry contact as soon as possible.
  3. Your MQ ID number is the unique identifier for your registration and will not be disclosed.