November 8 - Editing and Rewriting for Scientists and Engineers
November 8, 2008 (Sat.)
SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL EDITING WORKSHOP, CHIBA UNIVERSITY
You are invited to participate in the SWET-Chiba University Workshop: Editing and Rewriting for Scientists and Engineers
Chiba University will host a workshop on scientific/technical editing and rewriting.
Date: November 8 (Sat) 14:00-17:00
(Post-meeting party 17:30-19:30)
Venue: Room 4.301, Science Building Number 4 (Rigaku-bu 4-go kan, Third Floor), Chiba University Nishi-Chiba Campus, Chiba City
Access Map and Campus Map
(Look for the building just above [north of] building number 15 within the yellow zone on the map)
Program:
| 13:00 | Doors Open |
| 13:20-13:50 | Registration |
| 13:50-14:00 | Opening Remarks |
| 14:00-15:00 | Introductory Lecture by Shuji Yoshida (Chiba University), “Self-Revision to Improve Communication” |
| 15:00-16:00 | Lecture by Rick Weisburd (ELSS), “Framing the Story for Effective Scientific Communication” |
| 16:00-17:00 | Lecture by Hugh Ashton (J-Views), “Using Software Tools to Produce a Better Finished Product” |
| 17:30-19:30 | Networking party for editors/rewriters for academic/technical publications and Academic Staff of Chiba University at a nearby Indian restaurant |
Fee: Lecture and workshop free of charge
Networking party: set meal with lassi or chai but without alcoholic beverages - 2,500 yen; set meal for vegetarians - 1,490 yen.
Participants may buy their own alcoholic beverages and/or additional soft drinks from the cash bar. For more nformation, visit the website of the Gajalu Indian Restaurant
The lecture and workshop are hosted by Chiba University as a part of its training program for members of the Faculty of Science.
Chiba University invites professional editors and rewriters to attend the lectures and the networking party to exchange ideas regarding the issues of academic and technical writing, editing, and publication in English.
The networking party will be attended by faculty members, students, and PR staff of Chiba University who may be looking for providers of academic/technical editing services.
Please sign up in advance for the workshop and/or networking party with your choice of meal by e-mail to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) by Friday, October 31.