Biology MA, Scientific Writing and Presentation, 7.5 credits
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Biologi AV, Vetenskapligt skrivande och presentationsteknik, 7.5 hp
Biology MA, Scientific Writing and Presentation, 7.5 credits
General data
- Code:BI017A
- Subject/Main field:Biology
- Cycle:Second cycle
- Credits:7.5
- Progressive specialization:A1N - Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
- Education area:Natural sciences 100%
- Answerable department:Natural science, Design, and Sustainable Development
- Approved:2024-09-18
- Version valid from:2024-09-02
Aim
The student will develop his/her ability to critically evaluate and communicate
scientific results.
Course objectives
After the course the student will be able to
- Apply proven methods to write scientific papers
- Review the scientific literature
- Communicate scientific results, both orally and in writing
Content
The course provides insights into the search, review, and evaluation of scientific literature, writing and editing scientific manuscripts and presenting scientific
material orally.
Entry requirements
General entry requirements
Selection rules and procedures
The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.
Teaching form
Lectures, seminars and self-studies.
Examination form
A101: Presentation, 7.5 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A-F o Fx
The examination is done on the basis of manuscripts for scientific paper, oral presentation of the contents of a scientific study and critical review of the scientific article.
Link to grading criteria: https://www.miun.se/gradingcriteria.
The examiner has the right to offer alternative examination arrangements to students who have been granted the right to special support by Mid Sweden University’s disabilities adviser.
Grading system
Seven-grade scale, A-F o Fx
Course reading
Required literature
- Author: Martha Davis, Kaaron Joann Davis, Marion M. Dunagan.
- Title: Scientific Papers and Presentations
- Edition: Senaste upplagan
- Publisher: Academic Press