NKEA09010U Scientific Writing, Planning and Presentation

Volume 2015/2016
Education

MSc Programme in Agriculture

MSc Programme in Chemistry

MSc Programme in Nanoscience

 

Content

The course addresses higher-level aspects of communication (both written and oral) as required by a Masters student.

Learning Outcome

Knowledge:
software for searching and organising literature
software for making figures
good scientific practice at UCPH

Skills:
to write a cover letter
to write a small grant application
to structure a research project
to perform a literature search
to present research in front of a group
to write a research communication

Competency:
to plan, carry out, and communicate a reserach project

The Elements of Style
William Strunk, E.B. White
Publisher: Longman; 4th edition (August 2, 1999)
ISBN-10: 020530902X
ISBN-13: 978-0205309023

Lecture slides uploaded to Absalon

A mixture of lectures, group work, exercises, and student presentations
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Lectures
  • 42
  • Practical exercises
  • 9
  • Preparation
  • 10
  • Project work
  • 145
  • Total
  • 206
Credit
7,5 ECTS
Type of assessment
Written assignment
Other
(all assignments are English only)
Assignment 1- Cover letter (10% of total grade)
Assignment 2 - Grant Application (20% of total grade)
Assignment 3 - Outline (20% of total grade)
Assignment 4 - Presentation (20% of total grade)
Assignment 5 - Paper (30% of total grade)
Aid
All aids allowed
Marking scale
7-point grading scale
Censorship form
No external censorship
Exam period

Continuous evaluation of the Assigments

Re-exam

The reexam is based on a single, new assignment 5 given to the student.

Criteria for exam assesment

The grading will be based on a combination of formal mistakes (spelling, grammar, etc.) and style.