NRS8001

Scientific writing course

Last taught 2017

Autumn

English

Overview

10 candidates

Pass rate

100%

same

Grade distribution
Pass rate over time

About this course

Content

The course covers themes that promote knowledge about the writing process in connection with publishing scientific articles in relevant journals:
* Disciplinary-specific communication
* The structure of an article – the necessary parts and order
* Techniques for getting your message across to your reader
* Language use in scientific articles
* Response – giving and receiving
* The publication process

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, participants should be well on the way to producing a draft of their research paper. In addition, they will learn more about the writing and publication process.

Teaching methods

The course consists of lectures and activities in small groups and pairs, as well as individual writing time and one-to-one feedback from the instructor. Between the course blocks, participants should send their work to the instructor for additional feedback and follow-up. The course will not be held if the total number of attending students is below 5 participants.