LPhD008 Scientific Writing (generic course)

Details
Responsible DepartmentLIFE Graduate School

Course Dates25-28 June 2013.
 
Course AbstractThe courses focuses on essential techniques for effective writing and presentation of scientific information. Detailed descriptions can be found in the course catalogue from The PhD School of Science (can be requested from scientific-writing@life.ku.dk).
 
Course RegistrationSend an e-mail to scientific-writing@life.ku.dk.
 
Deadline for RegistrationSee course catalogue (can be requested from scientific-writing@life.ku.dk).
 
Credits2 (ECTS)
 
Level of CoursePhD course
 
Organisation of TeachingUCPH SCIENCE.
 
Language of InstructionEnglish
 
RestrictionsSee the course catalogue
 
Course Content
Communicating science is as important to the scientific process as designing, conducting, and analyzing the experiment itself. The cources focuses on essential techniques for effective writing and presentation of scientific information.

The courses are designed for those who have some experience in writing a scientific paper: those who are at the beginning of their careers, and those who have had more experience in writing scientific papers and would like to refine their communication skills. Scientists from various disciplines are welcome to attend.
 
Teaching and learning Methods
Lectures and excercises.
 
Learning Outcome
By the end of this workshop, you should see improvement in your ability to:
. write and communicate in English.
. reason and evaluate
. read and discuss logically
. analyze and synthesize
. cooperate in a team environment
. work quickly
 
Course Material
Hand-outs.
 
Course Coordinator
Lars Holm Rasmussen, lhr@life.ku.dk, Library and Joint Facilities, Phone:
 
Course Fee
DKK 3.500-4.500 (plus VAT). Details: See catalogue.
 
Course Costs
None.
 
Type of Evaluation
Active participation required.
 
Work Load
lectures20
theoretical exercises12
preparation20

52

 
Other Remarks
Academic Writing (generic course) - lphd021 were a part of this course description until 16 January 2013.