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FDS3103 Introduction to Scientific Writing 2.0 hp

Course memo Autumn 2021-51297

Version 1 – 11/30/2021, 5:57:06 PM

Course offering

Autumn 2021-1 (Start date 01/11/2021, English)

Language Of Instruction

English

Offered By

ITM/Learning in Engineering Sciences

Course memo Autumn 2021

Headings denoted with an asterisk ( * ) is retrieved from the course syllabus version Spring 2019

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

  • Scientific Writing: Style and composition
  • The writing process. Drafting, outlining and revising References and plagiarism
  • Writing proposals. Peer reviewing. Figures and tables
  • Research papers: Introductions and Methods sections
  • Research papers: Results and Discussion, Title and Abstract
  • Popular Science writing
  • The publication process

Intended learning outcomes

  • Understand basic principles of scientific writing for both specialized and non-specialized audiences 
  • Argue persuasively for a research idea using references to published research
  • Know how to apply the IMRD structure in the production of a research article
  • Correctly use and reference source material according to journal standards
  • Use reference databases
  • Use graphical representation to effectively convey results
  • Understand the publication process

Detailed plan

Learning activities Content Preparations
   
   
   

Preparations before course start

Literature

Hofmann, Angelika. 2010. Scientific Writing and Communication. OUP, 682 pages

Examination and completion

Grading scale

P, F

Examination

  • INL1 - Written assignment, 2.0 credits, Grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

  • Research proposal of approx. 800 words in two drafts
  • Test on the IMRD structure

Other requirements for final grade

  • Required attendance at five of six lectures
  • Obligatory peer review of proposal, conducted outside of class

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

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Round Facts

Start date

1 Nov 2021

Course offering

  • Autumn 2021-51297

Language Of Instruction

English

Offered By

ITM/Learning in Engineering Sciences

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