NOVEMBER is Academic Writing Month (#AcWriMo #AcWriFest22)
What is WriteFest?
November is Academic Writing Month, an academic write-a-thon that has happened since the early 2000s. It was inspired by NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) - but with the aim to cater to the specific needs of academic writers.
Originally hosted by PhD2Published, the global academic community has now taken up the annual challenge to support each other through November, by pledging their writing projects, recording progress and sharing thousands of writing tips via the #AcWriMo hashtag.
Content
WriteFest (#AcWriFest22) is the UK-wide celebration of Academic Writing Month. The University of Bath contribution (#BathAcWriFest) will brings together departments across the university to recognise and celebrate the value and impact of writing as an academic. WriteFest2022 includes online workshops, a guide to crafting your own ideal writing soundtrack, and lots of curated articles about academic writing, which have become a staple of our November calendar.
Festival Aims
This festival aims to encourage protected time and space for writing, to help all staff who research to:
| HABITS | </BLOCKS> | PROTECT | SOCIAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| develop good writing practices and strategies | overcome blocks, proactive approach | academic writing as part of the working day | spend some time out writing with others |
How to get involved
- Book onto a workshop or writing session - have a look at our list below to see what is running.
- Use the Padlet above to celebrate your writing achievements, no matter how big or small
- Follow and use the hashtag #AcrWriMo to get inspiration from your peers throughout Academic Writing Month.
- Follow and use he hashtag #BathAcWriFest to share your aspirations and celebrations with your peers within the university
- Join the virtual writing retreats every Wednesday in November at 10:00 - these will give you an opportunity to dedicate time and space to focus on your writing.
Calendar of events
Week 1: The hardest part is getting started
- Writing without Discipline | 03-November-2022, 2pm-4pm | Online | For all researchers who would like to learn about different tools to approach their writing and wish to think creatively about their writing habits. Register here
- Combatting Writers’ Block | 04-November-2022 | 10am-12:30pm | Online | For all researchers who struggle to start writing or want to develop better writing habits. Register here
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Week 2: So I got started, but what's next?
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- Research Data Management: drop-in session | 08-November-2022, 12:15-13:00 | This online drop-in session will provide an opportunity to ask questions related to Research Data Management | Email research-data@bath.ac.uk to join online
- Join a virtual writing retreats every Wednesday in November at 10:00 - where you will find time and space to focus on your writing.
Week 3: Making habits
- Writing a research paper: in engineering and design | 14-November-2022, 10am-11:30am | Online | For researchers in Engineering and Design who want to learn how to write a research paper. Register here
- Literature searching in the biological sciences: BIOSIS & Zoological record | 14-November-2022, 10:15-11:45 | Library Level 1 training room | For researchers to learn how to find literature, using databases relevant to biological sciences and related fields | More information and book here
- Literature searching for business, finance and management | 15-November-2022, 10:15-11:45 | Library Level 1 training room | For researchers to learn how to find literature, using databases relevant to business, finance, management and related fields | More information and book here
- Writing a research paper: in the sciences | 15-November-2022, 10am-11:30am | Online | For researchers in Science who want to learn how to write a research paper. Register here
- Literature searching: PubMed | 16-November-2022, 14:15-15:45 | Online | For an overview of how to use PubMed to find journal articles in pharmacy pharmacology and health-related areas. More information and book here
- Writing a research paper: in the social sciences | 16-November-2022, 10am-11:30am | Online | For researchers in Social Sciences who want to learn how to write a research paper. Register here
- EndNote Online for reference management | 16-November-2022, 10:15-12:05 | Library Level 1 training room | For researchers wanting to get started using EndNote Online to manage your references and cite while you write. More information and book here
- Thinking and writing critically: in the social sciences | 18-November-2022, 10am-11:30am | Online | For researchers in the social sciences who would like to develop their critical thinking skills and create persuasive arguments in their writing. Register here.
Week 4: Okay - so what's next?
- Thinking and writing critically: in engineering and design | 21-November-2022, 10am-11:30am | Online | For researchers in Engineering and Design who would like to develop their critical thinking skills and create persuasive arguments in their writing. Register here
- Thinking and writing critically: in the sciences | 22-November-2022, 10am-11:30am | Online | For researchers in the sciences who would like to develop their critical thinking skills and create persuasive arguments in their writing. Register here
- Literature searching in physics and related subjects: INSPEC | 22-November-2022, 10:15-11:45 | Library Level 1 training room | For researchers wishing to learn to find journal articles and conference proceedings about physics and related disciplines. More information and book here
- Referencing and plagiarism | 22-November-2022, 14:15-16:05 | Online | For researchers to learn the principles and practice of referencing focussing on the Harvard (Bath) referencing style, and a discussion of the ethical issue of plagiarism. More information and book here
- Open access: what, why and how? | 24-November-2022, 10:15-12:05 | Online | For researchers who want clear, practical answers to the questions: What is open access to research publications and outputs? Why does open access matter? How do I make my research open access? More information and book here
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Having trouble with staying focused while writing?
We have also created a set of short videos with writing tips to support your throughout November
Week 1: Begin with the end in mind
AcWriFest20_2 Goal-setting on Biteable.
Week 2: Staying motivated