Time: 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Research communication (2/3): Writing effective abstracts
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Jean-luc Doumont Principiae

Telling a convincing research story in about 200 words to a potentially diverse audience is by far the most challenging writing task for researchers. This workshop discusses how to structure and write effective abstracts for papers, dissertations, or research reports, in order to make the audience care and to get the message across.

Learning Outcomes
This workshop will enable you to:

• select what to include in an abstract - and what to leave out;
• organize your research story into a meaningful sequence;
• express your ideas clearly, accurately, and concisely.

Intended Audience
This workshop is open to all with a technical attendee badge. No advance registration is required. However, seating is limited and will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. This workshop is intended for anyone who prepares and delivers research reports. Students are encouraged to attend!

Jean-luc Doumont runs lectures and workshops in research communication, critical thinking, and related topics for engineers, scientists, and other rational minds. He is an engineer from the University of Louvain and a doctor in applied physics from Stanford University. Articulate, entertaining, and thought-provoking, he is a popular invited speaker at top-notch universities and research centers worldwide.

FORMAT: Interactive lecture. There may be group work, sharing, and independent assignments alongside the lecture. Attend this workshop as a stand-alone course or attend all three workshops in the series as your schedule allows.
MENU: Coffee, decaf, and tea will be available inside the workshop room.
SETUP: Theater style seating.