262000 VU Academic Skills and Ethics (2023W)

Continuous assessment of course work

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Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Registration is open from Mo 04.09.2023 08:00 to Mo 25.09.2023 07:00
Deregistration possible until Fr 20.10.2023 23:59

Details

max. 15 participants

Language: English

Lecturers

Roberto Cerbino

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

    
    Thursday
    05.10.
    08:30 - 10:00
    Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Thursday
    12.10.
    08:30 - 10:00
    Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Thursday
    19.10.
    08:30 - 10:00
    Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Thursday
    09.11.
    08:30 - 10:00
    Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Thursday
    16.11.
    08:30 - 10:00
    Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Thursday
    23.11.
    08:30 - 10:00
    Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Thursday
    30.11.
    08:30 - 10:00
    Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Thursday
    07.12.
    08:30 - 10:00
    Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Thursday
    14.12.
    08:30 - 10:00
    Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Thursday
    11.01.
    08:30 - 10:00
    Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Thursday
    18.01.
    08:30 - 10:00
    Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Thursday
    25.01.
    08:30 - 10:00
    Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

### Objectives
The aim of this course is to furnish students with the essential skills required for success in academia, emphasizing that these skills are largely acquirable and not solely dependent on inherent talent.

### Syllabus
#### Core Competencies
- Scientific Publishing and Presentation
- Principles of Good Scientific Practice
- Foundations of Research Ethics

### Instructional Approach
An interactive learning environment will be fostered through student participation and continuous assessment. This will involve individual or group activities conducted both in-class and as homework assignments.

### Topic Breakdown (Tentative)
1. **Course Introduction**: Scope of academic skills and the necessity for understanding ethics and integrity.

2. **Impactful Scientific Writing**: Basics of scientific writing and literature analysis.

3. **Crafting Scientific Text**: Aims, processes, and techniques to enhance writing skills.

4. **Structuring a Scientific Article**: Components such as title, abstract, cover letter, acknowledgments, author identification and ordering, and contribution statements.

5. **Elaborating a Scientific Article**: Effective writing strategies for the introduction, methods, results, discussion, and conclusion sections, along with proper citation and reference management.

6. **Tools and Presentation Skills**:
a. Overview of writing tools (Word, LaTeX, journal templates, etc.)
b. Fundamentals of scientific presentations.

7. **Mastering Scientific Presentations**: Presentation structure, audience engagement, and effective planning.

8. **Presentation Delivery**: Selection of appropriate software, articulation, body language, and stress management; tips for a compelling talk.

9. **Academic Integrity and Ethical Theories**: Importance of ethics, types of ethical theories, and decision-making in academia.

10. **Misconduct in Academia**: Plagiarism, research fraud, identifying misconduct, and understanding the reasons behind unethical behavior.

### Key Takeaways
- The course aims to cultivate essential skills that are more learnable than innate, particularly in the context of academia.
- The curriculum offers a well-rounded approach to mastering scientific writing and presentation, ethical conduct, and good research practices.
- Interactive lectures and continuous assessments are core pedagogical strategies.

### Note
- The course content may be modified based on student feedback and requirements.

Assessment and permitted materials

Evaluation will be conducted through a dual approach consisting of regular weekly assignments, either in-class or as homework, accounting for 50% of the grade, complemented by a final examination that contributes the remaining 50%.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Upon completion of both the regular assignments and the final examination, students have the opportunity to earn up to 100 points. A minimum score of 50 points is required to pass the course. The grading scale is delineated as follows:
- 50 points or above: Grade 4
- 60 points or above: Grade 3
- 75 points or above: Grade 2
- 90 points or above: Grade 1

Examination topics

The examination will encompass the subject matter addressed throughout the duration of the course.

Reading list

To be determined based on course progression and student needs.

Association in the course directory

M-ERG, PM-ASE

Last modified: We 04.10.2023 16:08