OGPS Science Writing and Communication Fall 2025

This series of workshops aims to equip you with practical skills and knowledge for writing science with confidence as part of your training (MS, PhD, or postdoc). You will have a chance to learn best practices and strategies necessary to best prepare your manuscript, or your grant/fellowship application. Each workshop will provide opportunities to engage and learn how to develop your writing and presentation skills.

Aims & Objectives:

  1. Boost your confidence and productivity in your writing skills.
  2. Provide guidance on how and when to best use Gen-AI in the writing process.
  3. Learn the fundamentals of science manuscript writing by exploring best practices in outlining your work and results for your next manuscript.
  4. Discuss effective presentation practices and strategies to improve how our science is presented, ensuring clarity and audience engagement.




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Taubman Library - 2955 (THSL 2955)
OGPS CPD Team

Although writing is a fundamental part of the research process, researchers at all levels struggle to carve out time and space for effective writing. Grounded in academic writing scholarship, this event offers practical approaches to help you shift your perspective and approach writing with renewed confidence.

Workshop Goals: 

  • Embrace your identity as a writer to strengthen your self-assurance
  • Discover how understanding your audience can make your writing more impactful
  • Reflect on your personal writing habits to identify what to adjust or refine
  • Explore proven productivity strategies to overcome procrastination and build momentum


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Taubman Library - 2955 (THSL 2955)
OGPS CPD Team

Join us for this exciting workshop to gain insights, knowledge, and the skills needed for you to effectively integrate Generative AI (GenAI) into your scientific writing process. Designed specifically for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in the biomedical sciences, life sciences, and engineering, this session will explore how AI tools can support not only efficiency, but also reflection, learning, and growth as a writer.


Through hands-on examples and guided practice, you'll learn how to use GenAI to clarify your ideas, refine your arguments, and become more aware of your own writing patterns, all while maintaining your voice and academic integrity.


Workshop Goals:

  1. Understand the capabilities and limitations of GenAI tools in the context of scientific writing
  2. Learn strategies for using AI to support, not replace your thinking, drafting, and revision processes
  3. Identify ethical considerations and responsible use practices when incorporating AI into academic work
  4. Practice crafting effective prompts to generate useful feedback and strengthen your writing skills over time
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Taubman Library - 2955 (THSL 2955)
Prof. Teresa O'Meara

Getting started with manuscript writing can feel overwhelming, but a strong outline provides the foundation for a clear and compelling paper. This session will focus on how to effectively organize your science, including the motivation, problem statement, and results, into a structure that supports your argument and engages readers.

In this interactive workshop, you will learn best practices for outlining, explore strategies for translating research into a logical flow, and begin drafting an outline for your own manuscript.

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Taubman Library - 2955 (THSL 2955)
OGPS CPD Team

Join us for this exciting workshop to gain insights, knowledge, and the skills needed for you to excel in your next oral talk!

Workshop Goals:

  1. Discuss effective presentation practices and strategies to improve how our science is presented, ensuring clarity and audience engagement
  2. Learn techniques to boost confidence in public speaking, including best practices and mindset strategies for a successful oral talk
  3. Learn how to structure your oral talk to convey your science to diverse audiences effectively
  4. Explore techniques for science storytelling (how to become a better storyteller) and emphasize the importance of your science narrative
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Taubman Library - 2955 (THSL 2955)
OGPS CPD Team

Join us for this exciting workshop to gain insights, knowledge, and the skills needed for you to excel in your next poster!

Workshop Goals:

  1. Discuss effective presentation practices and strategies to improve how our science is presented, ensuring clarity and audience engagement
  2. Learn techniques to boost confidence in public speaking, including best practices and mindset strategies for a successful poster
  3. Learn how to structure your poster to convey your science to diverse audiences effectively
  4. Identify best practices for creating visually appealing presentation slides and posters that enhance message retention
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OGPS Science Writing and Communication Fall 2025
You May Choose As Many Sessions As You Want