Scientific Writing and Editing Workshop at the BA
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Alexandria—The BA Center for Special Studies and Programs (CSSP) organized an intensive workshop entitled “Scientific Writing and Editing” from 21 to 29 July 2009. Participants were trained by UK Writer and Journalist Mr. Ehsan Masood.
The workshop focused on science communication, placing a strong emphasis on practical exercises in writing and editing different types of material, such as press releases, essays and scientific articles. As part of the workshop training, the participants attended several scientific events held at the BA at the time of the workshop, where they had the opportunity to get hands-on experience on gathering the information themselves, selecting the key points and reporting on them.
Mr. Masood, a Consulting Editor for Nature and a Columnist for the online magazine OpenDemocracy.Net, said that the workshop serves as an introduction to general scientific writing and editing. The participants agreed that the workshop’s variety of activities added a touch of research to the workshop and improved their understanding of science communication.