Description
The goal of the course is to improve students’ skills in scientific writing. Students will complete weekly assignments focused on the structure and process of writing, as well as on the styles of language. As an end product, students will write selected sections of a brief scientific paper.
Course Objectives
In this course, students will:
Complete weekly, focused assignments to develop the skills necessary to produce high-quality, scientific writing.
Write selected sections of a brief scientific paper.
Timetable
For the timetable of this course please refer to MyTimetable
Mode of instruction
Combination of lectures and small group discussion.
Assessment method
Students will receive a final grade based on completion of assignments. Guidelines about assignment(s), including AI use, can be found on Brightspace and in course description. Participation in the course meetings is mandatory.
Brightspace
During this course Brightspace Students can find all information on the course on Brightspace.
Reading List
Pyrczak, F. & Bruce, R.R. (2017, 8th ed.) Writing Empirical Research Reports: A basic guide for students of the social and behavioral sciences. London: Routledge.
Wallwork, A. (2016) (2nd ed). English for writing research papers. New York: Springer (or Dordrecht: Springer).
APA Publication Manual, 7th edition.
Registration
Education
Students must register themselves for all course components (lectures, tutorials and practicals) they wish to follow. You can register via My Studymap up to 5 days prior to the start of the course.
Exams
The assessment in this course consists of assignments. Registration via My Studymap is not required.
Contact information
Course instructor is Prof. Dr. Christine Espin