OGPS Science Writing & Communication Workshop Series Spring 2025

OGPS Career & Professional Development - Science Writing & Communication

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. Learn how to structure your academic writing for manuscripts, grant applications, and conference abstracts with narrative principles 
  2. Help you prepare your NSF GRFP applications.
  3. Discuss effective presentation practices and strategies to improve how our science is presented, ensuring clarity and audience engagement.
  4. Provide guidance on how and when to best use Gen-AI in the writing process.
  5. Boost your confidence and productivity in your writing skills.


The ABT Framework: A Foundation for Story-Driven Scientific Writing

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THSL 2955
Prof. Pat Schloss

Join us for this exciting series of workshops to gain the insights, knowledge, and skills needed to express your research with clarity, structure, and intention. Today, we will learn how to craft clear, compelling, and well-structured manuscripts using the ABT (And-But-Therefore) framework. Whether it is a research manuscript, grant proposal, or conference abstract, strong writing grounded in narrative principles is essential for communicating your ideas effectively. In this workshop, we will dive into the specifics of writing with purpose and impact by mastering narrative flow, identifying key messages, and understanding how storytelling structure enhances clarity.

Workshop Goals:

  1. Understand the ABT (And-But-Therefore) framework and how it applies to structuring clear, compelling manuscripts through storytelling.
  2. Learn to identify and address common issues in narrative flow, logic, and clarity in academic writing.
  3. Practice crafting persuasive and well-organized writing that highlights the significance of your research using story-driven techniques.
  4. Build a foundational understanding of academic writing conventions, including tone, structure, and audience expectations.

We look forward to assisting you in your professional development journey!

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