Writing in the Sciences free @stanford MOOC starts Sept 1

Link here. This course teaches scientists to become more effective writers, using practical examples and exercises. Topics include: principles of good writing, tricks for writing faster and with less anxiety, the format of a scientific manuscript, and issues in publication and peer review. Students from non-science disciplines can benefit from the training provided in the … Read more

CFP Learner Autonomy and Web 2.0 deadline 31/08

  Through the EUROCALL list Provisional Book Title: Learner Autonomy and Web 2.0 Call for Abstracts The 2017 CALICO Monograph, published by Equinox, aims to explore how the notion of learner autonomy is being reshaped within Web 2.0 environments. In early definitions, dating from the 1980s, learner autonomy was largely conceived of in terms of individuals working … Read more