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Revising Technical Manuscripts: Improving Coherence, Clarity & Conciseness
August 3, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT
Free
“Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away” – Antoine-Marie-Roger de Saint-Exupery
Chemistry is complicated. Cleary and concisely communicating that complexity to your intended audience while also ensuring it has the intended impact isn’t easy, nor does it happen on the first draft. Join Celia Elliott, the Director of External Affairs and Special Projects in the Department of Physics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as she shares tips and strategies to help you focus your ideas, decide what to cut during the editing process, and present a professional looking document.
This ACS Webinar is moderated by Annabelle Lolinco, Chemistry Ph.D. Candidate at Iowa State University and is co-produced with the ACS Division of Professional Relations.
What You Will Learn
- A three-step revising process that can help you present your information clearly and concisely
- How much time should be allocated for revisions
- How to avoid “abstractitis”
Webinar Details
- Thursday, August 3, 2023 @ 2-3pm ET
- Free to Register with ACS ID
- The slides will available for download on the day of the event