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Academic Writing Skills Course

What will I learn?

Give your chemistry career a boost with our Academic Writing Skills Course, tailored for professionals keen to master scholarly communication relevant to the Irish context. Learn to write in a scholarly tone, structure literature reviews in a way that's common practice in Irish academia, and synthesise information effectively. Delve into the roles of catalysts in chemical reactions and green chemistry, enhancing your understanding of environmental impact and regulations as they apply in Ireland. Hone your proofreading, editing, and citation skills, ensuring clarity and coherence, paying attention to Irish academic conventions. Gain expertise in research methodologies and avoid plagiarism with confidence, understanding the specific guidelines followed in Irish institutions.

Apoia's Advantages

Online and lifetime access to courses
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you'd like to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, no internet required

Develop skills

Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below

Master scholarly writing: Develop a professional academic tone for chemistry papers, keeping in mind the specific expectations of Irish academic publications.

Conduct literature reviews: Structure and synthesise information from diverse sources, following the literature review practices common in Ireland.

Understand catalysts: Learn catalytic mechanisms and their role in chemical reactions, as they are studied and applied in Irish chemical research.

Apply green chemistry: Use catalysts to reduce environmental impact in chemical processes, adhering to Irish environmental regulations and sustainability goals.

Perfect proofreading: Ensure clarity, coherence, and error-free academic writing, paying close attention to grammatical nuances and style preferences in Irish English.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.