300065 UE Scientific writing in Evolutionary Anthropology (2024S)

Communication is crucial in science. Writing is a key part of this, and yet the subject is rarely if ever taught to young students. The variety of forms of writing that a scientist ought to be prepared for is wide and includes papers, books, theses, grant applications and popular articles. In addition, more and more scientists are required to communicate via the various forms of social media. Graphical abstracts and professional illustrating can make the difference between a publication in a high ranked journal as opposed to a more routine lower impact publication. Presenting and publicising the results of one’s work is also increasingly becoming a vital part of any scientific career.
In this course the student will learn to effectively communicate using written English, in all of these variety of forms. This will be achieved through lectures, small (and enjoyable) tasks, and practical work in groups. Assessment will be continual through the course (via Moodle).