(in Polish) Konwersatorium specjalizacyjne - Scientific writing and publishing in international academic journals 290-PE3-2SWPI

Course content / topics (15 hours)
1. Introduction to scientific writing and international publishing (2 hours)
The role of academic publishing in doctoral research and academic careers; expectations of international journals; overview of the publication landscape.
2. Structure and logic of a research article (2 hours)
IMRaD structure and disciplinary variations; coherence, argumentation, and positioning the contribution.
3. Academic writing in English: style, clarity, and argumentation (2 hours)
Academic tone and register; clarity and precision in writing; common linguistic and rhetorical issues in manuscripts.
4. Ethics and integrity in academic publishing (2 hours)
Plagiarism, self-plagiarism, authorship and co-authorship; ethical standards and responsibilities of authors.
5. Journal selection and submission strategies (2 hours)
Identifying suitable journals; aims and scope; avoiding predatory publishing; understanding journal guidelines.
6. Peer review process and responding to reviewers (2 hours)
Types of peer review; interpreting reviewers’ comments; preparing revision letters and resubmissions.
7. Visibility, impact, and open science practices (2 hours)
Research visibility, citation practices, bibliometrics; Open Access models; dissemination strategies.
8. Review session and consultation (1 hour)
Summary of key issues; discussion of participants’ questions; consultation on individual publication plans.

Prerequisites (description)

The course is designed to develop doctoral candidates’ advanced competencies in academic writing and publishing in international scholarly journals. It focuses on the preparation of high-quality research manuscripts in English, aligned with disciplinary conventions and international publishing standards. The course addresses the full publication process, including manuscript development, journal selection, peer review, ethical and legal aspects of publishing, and strategies for increasing the visibility and impact of research. Emphasis is placed on critical engagement with reviewer feedback, responsible authorship, and effective participation in the global academic publishing environment.

Course coordinators

Marta Kowalczuk-Walędziak

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

(in Polish) w sali

Learning outcomes

Graduates know and understand:
- current scientific achievements within a given scientific discipline based on professional literature (SD_WG02)
- contemporary development trends and the most recent achievements of scientific discipline in which research is conducted (SD_WG03)
- the complexity of social systems and the problems of the contemporary world (SD_WK01)
Graduates are able to:
- carry out critical analyses and assessments of research findings and expert activities, and evaluate their contribution to the development of a given scientific discipline (SD_UW04)
Graduates are ready to:
- recognize the importance of knowledge in the solution of
cognitive and practical problems (SD_KK03)

Assessment criteria

Assessment is based on continuous evaluation of doctoral candidates’ work throughout the course. The final grade is determined by the total number of points obtained for: completion of in-class tasks and exercises, active participation in discussions, and completion of assigned written tasks. Assessment criteria include engagement in course activities, quality and clarity of written work, adherence to academic writing and ethical standards, and the ability to critically reflect on the publishing process.

Additional information

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Description of 290-PE3-2SWPI in USOSweb