Research methodology & writing scientific papers

Join us for MOOC-2, a free 5-hour training designed specifically for early-stage researchers. This course will walk you through the key stages of the research process, and equip you with essential skills for writing high-quality scientific papers.

The course is offered by the MSCA Doctoral Network Unite!Energy. More information available on the project webpage.

• Format: Online via Zoom
• Duration: 5 hours
• Language: English
• Professor: Prof. Izabela Michalak, Wrocław University of Science and Technology (PWR)

🗓️ DAY 1: Tuesday, 23 September 2025 | 09:00–12:00 (CEST)
🔗 Join Zoom meeting: https://pwr-edu.zoom.us/j/65391568420?pwd=qoAIOwF8K3ZdUZO8aviph5VdEWlZ8M.1 (password: EjIGJP)

Topics:
• Formulating a research problem and identifying a topic
• Conducting a literature review (Web of Knowledge, Scopus, Google Scholar…)
• Developing a hypothesis and designing the methodology
• Data collection, basic statistical analysis, hypothesis testing
• Interpreting findings and drawing conclusions

🗓️ DAY 2: Wednesday, 24 September 2025 | 09:00–11:00 (CEST)
🔗 Join Zoom meeting: https://pwr-edu.zoom.us/j/64643957174?pwd=mKb1zkSKWmpRSDZO0a1P1xbgtbVK6k.1 (password: LQRNwG)

Topics: • Presenting results using visuals (figures, tables, diagrams, etc.)
• Preparing your thesis or research report
• Writing and submitting scientific publications:
- Structure and templates
- Abstracts and graphical abstracts
- Cover letters and submission systems
- Choosing the right journal
- Communicating with editors and reviewers