200200 SE Special Seminar on Scientific/Thesis Writing, and CV/Cover letter Prep (2017S)
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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 Tu 04.07.2017 09:35 to Th 06.07.2017 09:29
- Deregistration possible until Th 06.07.2017 09:29
Details
Language: English
Lecturers
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This seminar will discuss a broad overview of tips and techniques for improving your scientific writing quality and efficiency in output. It is especially geared toward Master-level students planning to write or currently in the process of writing their theses. However, interested Ph.D. students are welcome. We will also devote one lecture to discussing tips for CVs and cover letters used for job applications.
Note: this class will involve two main parts: (1) scheduled lectures and group discussions/group work on scientific writing and students' own writing examples. (2) Students will also have the opportunity to schedule one-to-one meetings (June - September) with Dr. Pelowski to receive personal feedback on their own writing or thesis prep.Scheduled classes:Monday 3-7-2017: general overview of scientific writing in English
Monday 3-7-2017 (afternoon): student-provided writing example discussion
Tues 4-7-2017: scientific writing (continued), CV, cover letter prep
Wed 5-7-2017: scientific writing (continued), student-provided writing example discussion and feedback
Thurs 6-7-2017: scientific writing (continued), student-provided writing example discussion and feedback
Friday 07.07.2017: scientific writing (continued), recap.
Wednesday 27.09.2017: final feedback on student writing pieces.
Monday
03.07.
09:45 - 13:00
Seminarraum Psychologie NIG 6.OG A0621A
Tuesday
04.07.
09:45 - 13:00
Seminarraum Psychologie NIG 6.OG A0621A
Wednesday
05.07.
09:45 - 13:00
Seminarraum Psychologie NIG 6.OG A0621A
Thursday
06.07.
09:45 - 13:00
Seminarraum Psychologie NIG 6.OG A0621A
Friday
07.07.
09:45 - 13:00
Seminarraum Psychologie NIG 6.OG A0621A
Wednesday
27.09.
09:45 - 13:00
Seminarraum Psychologie NIG 6.OG A0621A
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Aims, contents and method of the course
This seminar will discuss a broad overview of tips and techniques for improving your scientific writing quality and efficiency in output. It is especially geared toward Master-level students planning to write or currently in the process of writing their theses. However, interested Ph.D. students are welcome. We will also devote one lecture to discussing tips for CVs and cover letters used for job applications.Content: The seminar will consist of both lectures on the Intro and tips for scientific writing, as well as small group discussion and peer-feedback on student writing examples. We will also schedule individual 1h meeting times with Dr. Pelowski where students can receive feedback or ask questions about their personal writing examples.Methods: In-class group discussion, small group discussion and peer-feedback on student-provided writing examples.
Assessment and permitted materials
Active participation, group discussion and group work, peer-feedback.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Please be prepared to bring CVs, cover letters, and/or your own scientific writing (Masters theses in prep, journal papers) that you would like assistance with. If possible, please share them with Dr. Pelowski (by email or in person at room O2.50) before class start (until 30 June).Please also be prepared to bring questions or topics that you would like to discuss.Students should attend all lectures, participate in class discussion, and should be prepared to schedule/attend personal feedback session on their own writing.
Examination topics
N.A.
Reading list
To be announced.
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