Have you ever thought about writing an article, but have never got round to doing it?

The Library and Information Research Group has two workshops, facilitated by successful academic authors and editors of library journals to help you. These are being offered in various locations and will include an introductory session aimed at new writers and a follow up for those interested in drafting a paper and receiving feedback.

Introductory workshop
This half-day workshop will provide an introduction to writing and give you chance to think about your ideas for publications. It will also offer ideas and tips in:

Getting started
How to keep going
Where to publish and the publishing process
What peer reviewers look for and how to deal with their comments

Follow up workshop
The second half day workshop offers participants an opportunity to:

Discuss/Review draft papers
Contribute a draft of their own for workshop discussion
Network and discuss experiences

Participants can attend either or both sessions at any location

Workshop 1: An introduction to writing
Leeds Metropolitan University (in collaboration with UC&R group)
30 November 2010 10am- 1pm
Loughborough University 19 November 2010 1-4
Strathclyde University, Glasgow 22 November 2010 10am – 1pm

Workshop 2: Writing and discussing your paper
Leeds Metropolitan University (in collaboration with UC&R group) 7 December 2010 10am-1pm
Loughborough University 8 December 2010 1-4
Strathclyde University, Glasgow 2 December 2010 10am-1pm

For further details and booking, please check out the LIRG events page at

http://www.cilip.org.uk/get-involved/special-interest-groups/research/activities/pages/default.aspx