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Short description
Figures are key components of research articles. In this workshop, we discuss characteristics of high quality figures and compare software tools for figure preparation. |
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Content
- Principles of data displays
- Statistical graphs (different types, recommendations)
- Diagrams, illustrations and maps (when to use and how to improve)
- Photos (recommendations, photo editing and misconduct)
- Figure legends
- Software for figure preparation and photo editing
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Goals
The objective of this workshop is to know how to prepare clear, informative, truthful, attractive figures. The focus is on figures intended for publication in scientific journals. |
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Target audience
This workshop is aimed at PhD candidates and researchers planning to publish |
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Methods
- lectures: basic principles and practical approaches of information displays
- discussions: strength and weaknesses of sample figures (participants bring samples of their own work)
- exercises: improvement of figures
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Execution in
English
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Requirements for participants
None
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Proof of performance
None
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Completion
Certificate of completion
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Venue
Villigen, PSI Education Center (building OSGA) or Zoom (course is offered in hybrid form)
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Number of days / duration in lessons (à 45 minutes)
1/2 day / 09.00 - 13.00 (4 lessons) |
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Course leader / moderation
Dr. Philipp Mayer
www.science-textflow.ch
Philipp Mayer received a PhD in the field of biodiversity research and he is a trainer for scientific writing. He has broad experience in research and in adult education.
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Number of participants
Minimum 6 / Maximum 14
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Catering
This course does not include meals. However, the staff restaurant OASE also provides external visitors with inexpensive and tasty menus.
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Further information
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For questions
Administration PSI Education Center, Tel. 056 310 24 00, bildungszentrum@psi.ch
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Cancellation
see general terms and conditions
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