Software
Grammarly
Online writing software that checks and provides corrections to grammar and spelling. It also includes a context specific vocabulary enhancement feature. Plagiarism checking is available in Grammarly Premium.
Writing – School of Graduate Research resources
Writing​ for publication moderated online module (Check with SGR)
Having your thesis edited by an external editor
The SGR PhD Up program includes a range of writing related workshops.
Writing - Books in the Library
Writing for science and engineering : papers, presentations, and reports
Includes a chapter on writing a Scientific Literature Review
Scientific writing and communication: papers, proposals and presentations
Includes a chapter on Special ESL Grammar Problems
NEW EDITION IS ON ORDER
Science research writing for non-native speakers of English - Online and Print
Thesis and dissertation writing in a second language : a handbook for supervisors
How to write a successful science thesis
Writing scientific research articles
Further titles (including titles on giving presentations) are listed in the Study and Research tab of the discipline Subject Guides.
Writing
The Literature Review
Multi-part online tutorial aimed at postgraduate students.
Research writing groups
Join a facilitated research writing group where you can develop and share your own and others’ writing.
Individual appointments
The Study and Learning Centre offers limited appointments for research students with an experienced postgraduate learning advisor.
Latex is an alternative to using Word to produce scientific documents. Bibtex is the referencing software.
Book in the Library:
Doing your dissertation with Microsoft Word : a comprehensive guide to using Microsoft Word for academic writing : updated for Word 2007 & 2010
Online guides:
Writing a thesis using Microsoft Word.
PowerPoint presentation from the University of Western Australia.
Microsoft Word 2010 and 2013 for Dissertations
Research Guide with handouts from the University of Michigan
Microsoft Word 2013 - Starting a Thesis
Introductory document from the University of Reading
HDR General – School of Graduate Research
Information about the three milestones - Confirmation of Candidature, Mid-Candidature Review and the Completion Seminar.
PhD Up workshops:
Library contributions to the PhD Up Program include sessions on:
Note: The Library sessions are cross College. You can also arrange for an individual consultation on the same topics with your School Liaison Librarian
HDR General - Library Research Guides
HDR General - Books in the Library
The manual of scientific style : a guide for authors, editors, and researchers
Guidelines for presenting text, data and graphics in a range of scientific disciplines.
How to get a PhD : a handbook for students and their supervisors
Research methods for postgraduates
The unwritten rules of PhD research
HDR General - Study and Learning Centre