• Scientific English
• Referencing and style guides, e.g. IEEE
• Language and discourse analysis
• Written assignments
• Peer review
• Reflection and discussion

After passing the course, the students should be able to:

1. apply the main principles of scientific writing
2. apply effective rhetorical strategies to produce clear and precise writing in English
3. use source material according to scientific and engineering standards
4. produce and adapt written texts for specific STEM audiences and purposes
5. argue persuasively for a research idea, with reference to published research
6. edit and format text to publication standards.

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

Students at KTH with a permanent disability can get support during studies from Funka:

Funka - compensatory support for students with disabilities

P, F

• 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.

75% attendance. All written assignments passed.

• 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.