Biology MA, Scientific Writing and Presentation, 7.5 credits

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• June 1 for a course that starts in the autumn semester
• November 15 for a course that starts in the spring semester
• April 1 for a course that starts in the summer 


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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

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Required literature

  • Author: Martha Davis, Kaaron Joann Davis, Marion M. Dunagan.
  • Title: Scientific Papers and Presentations
  • Edition: Senaste upplagan
  • Publisher: Academic Press

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The page was updated 10/14/2024