Universität Wien

301283 SE Essential Scientific Writing: Writing up your thesis (2024S)

2.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

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Details

max. 20 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

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  • Wednesday 24.04. 09:00 - 10:30 BZB/Seminarraum 3, 6.Ebene 6.105, Dr.-Bohrgasse 9, 1030 Wien
  • Friday 26.04. 09:00 - 10:30 BZB/Seminarraum 3, 6.Ebene 6.105, Dr.-Bohrgasse 9, 1030 Wien
  • Friday 03.05. 09:00 - 10:30 BZB/Seminarraum 3, 6.Ebene 6.105, Dr.-Bohrgasse 9, 1030 Wien
  • Wednesday 08.05. 09:00 - 10:30 BZB/Seminarraum 3, 6.Ebene 6.105, Dr.-Bohrgasse 9, 1030 Wien
  • Wednesday 15.05. 09:00 - 10:30 BZB/Seminarraum 3, 6.Ebene 6.105, Dr.-Bohrgasse 9, 1030 Wien
  • Friday 17.05. 09:00 - 10:30 BZB/Seminarraum 3, 6.Ebene 6.105, Dr.-Bohrgasse 9, 1030 Wien
  • Wednesday 22.05. 09:00 - 10:30 BZB/Seminarraum 3, 6.Ebene 6.105, Dr.-Bohrgasse 9, 1030 Wien
  • Friday 24.05. 09:00 - 10:30 BZB/Seminarraum 3, 6.Ebene 6.105, Dr.-Bohrgasse 9, 1030 Wien
  • Wednesday 29.05. 09:00 - 10:30 BZB/Seminarraum 3, 6.Ebene 6.105, Dr.-Bohrgasse 9, 1030 Wien
  • Friday 31.05. 09:00 - 10:30 BZB/Seminarraum 3, 6.Ebene 6.105, Dr.-Bohrgasse 9, 1030 Wien
  • Wednesday 05.06. 09:00 - 10:30 BZB/Seminarraum 3, 6.Ebene 6.105, Dr.-Bohrgasse 9, 1030 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The proposed course aims to improve students’ competence in scientific writing. The topics covered include: structure of a scientific argument, elements of scientific manuscripts and their function, storyline development, planning, drafting and revision, English usage, introduction to publishing process, scientific illustrations and essential presentation skills. The course will help students learn and apply the principles of efficient communication to writing project reports, Master- and PhD theses, project proposals and fellowship applications as well as provide practical tips for everyday writing and presentation tasks (writing protocols, lab notes, emails, preparing group meetings, journal clubs, etc). These skills are practiced through lectures, reading additional course materials, open discussions and simple, low-stake writing assignments. The course consists of a series of lectures with several short writing ("low-stakes writing assignments") and discussion and presentation phases, optional written assignments (submitted via Moodle) and the final written exam.
The course is primarily aimed at students in the area of basic biomedical research (biochemistry, molecular cell biology, structural biology, biophysics and the like; students of other natural sciences are welcome to attend) preparing their Master thesis. The course is strongly recommended for the students of MMB, MGE and MMEI programs starting their Master project in the labs outside of Vienna BioCenter campus.

Assessment and permitted materials

series of on-site seminars, written assignments (submitted via course Moodle page) and student presentations.
the final grade is determined from three partial components (Teilleistungen): 1) timely submission of at least 70% of assignments, 2) oral presentation of the Master project results and 3) final exam.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendance of at least 80% of the seminars is required as a prerequisite for completion of the course. 1 (Sehr Gut): 90-100%; 2 (Gut): 75-89.99%; 3 (Befriedigend): 60-74.99%; 4 (Genügend): 50-59.99%; 5 (Nicht genügend): <50%.

Examination topics

Reading list

Association in the course directory

MNEU VII., MMB IV., M-WZB, WZB

Last modified: Mo 22.04.2024 15:26