Academic Writing: Reducing Anxiety

In this popular, practice-based workshop, PhD researchers write their thesis chapters or papers with Dr Catriona Ryan using her unique seven-step approach. This innovative method is designed to boost confidence in developing a coherent discursive framework in an innovative and stress-reducing way. ​It’s a game-changer in the field of academic writing, as the strategy has an in-built confidence-building dimension. It has helped thousands of PhD researchers achieve success in their academic writing projects.

Participants will have the opportunity to actively work on their thesis chapters or papers. The focus will be on the development of a well-structured discursive framework. There will also be dedicated writing periods. Participants will not only develop the confidence, clarity, and critical thinking skills necessary for successful academic writing, but also gain a strong foundation in creating a well-structured and compelling discursive framework for a thesis chapter or paper.

In academic writing, critical thinking plays a crucial role, and the programme is specifically designed to cultivate this essential skill. Dr Ryan, an experienced academic, offers invaluable feedback and support, creating a supportive environment that helps participants refine the quality of their academic writing.

Writer’s block is a common challenge experienced by PhD researchers. That’s why this programme incorporates self-compassion strategies to address this issue. Dr Ryan firmly believes in cultivating a supportive and understanding mindset that not only helps participants navigate writer’s block with kindness and patience, but also boosts self-confidence.

Outcomes:

This workshop can expect to gain:

• Enhanced confidence in academic writing;
• Improved ability to write effectively using a mindfulness-based step by step approach to developing an argument;
• Improved critical thinking skills in academic writing;
• Enhanced knowledge of the positive impact of self compassion on the practice of academic writing.

Contributors:

Dr Catriona Ryan is a poet, published academic, critical theorist and world authority on the work of Tom MacIntyre, with an international standing in Irish Studies. She is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Authority, an Honorary Research Fellow at UWTSD and a Doctoral Training specialist. She has worked in the Higher Education sector in Ireland and the UK over the past 14 years.

In 2018, Dr Ryan established Scriptor Cube Ltd., the first Higher Education company in the UK and internationally to provide wellbeing in Research and Academic Writing courses to PhD Researchers and Postgraduates. Her online workshops are based on new methodologies she developed designed to reduce anxiety and build confidence in Academic Writing and Research.

Important:

1. This event is online only (attendees will receive a joining link by email).

2. Bookings will close at 9:00am on Friday 23rd January.

3. When booking, we ask that you use your institutional (.ac.uk) email address and complete all fields of the booking form. Thank you for your understanding.