UCL Learning Portfolio

With the Public Engagement requirement of the REF in mind, the course, tutored by a highly experienced literary journalist and science writer, introduces techniques of literary and journalistic writing geared towards wider publication.

This session will cover:

• The structural and stylistic differences between academic and literary text
• Elements of literary and journalistic style
• The infrastructure of literary communication: newspapers, magazines, broadcasts, books, online
• The importance for the REF of writing for a wider audience

Please complete pre-course exercises prior to the live session. These will be sent to you via email from the the course facilitator.

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Add colour and stylistic edge to your writing
• Understand writing strategies for both academic and literary outlets
• Find your way in literary, popular science and journalistic publishing
• Negotiate the requirements of the REF and public access policies