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48616-01 - Lecture with practical courses: Scientific Writing (2 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers | Hendrina Paola (riana.paola@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | Description: Enhance your scientific writing proficiency. This course supports students in improving their scientific writing skills and communicating their research effectively. Through a combination of lectures, manuscript clinics, readings, practical writing exercises as well as peer review, the course guides you in crafting clear, concise and impactful scientific manuscripts such as research articles, theses and proposals. Participants Designed primarily for students at the Swiss TPH, this hands-on course is most suitable if you already have your study topic and are ready to start writing up your research. Priority is given to Master students in the Swiss TPH program (Epidemiology, Infection Biology). The course scheduling, level, content and text types are primarily tailored towards these programmes. PhD candidates from the Swiss TPH and other Master or PhD students from the university are allowed to attend, space permitting. There is a maximum of 20 participants. Language proficiency requirement To participate in this course, a level of English proficiency of at least B2–C1 is required. You can assess your language proficiency by completing the self-assessment test at https://sprachenzentrum.unibas.ch/en/courses/placement/englisch/ . If your proficiency level falls below B2, contact the Language Centre of the University of Basel for guidance on how to reach the required level. |
| Learning objectives | The course focuses on helping you compose the various sections of your actual scientific manuscripts, integrating fundamental principles of scientific writing with specialized guidance on content and style for each section. Upon completion of the course, you should have the skills to write effectively, concisely and clearly. You will also gain valuable experience in peer reviewing, which is an essential aspect of the scientific writing process. |
| Bibliography | Participants analyse articles from their fields of study as basis for discussion and review. Course materials will be provided. |
| Comments | Max 20 participants, by order of registration. Priority is given to Master students of Epidemiology/Infection Biology at the Swiss TPH. PhDs and non-Swiss TPH Master students will be added to a waiting list, and notified before the first course date whether they can participate. |
| Admission requirements | Priority is given to Master students in the Swiss TPH program (Epidemiology, Infection Biology). PhD candidates from the Swiss TPH and other Master or PhD students from the university are allowed to attend, space permitting. There is a maximum of 20 participants. A level of English proficiency of at least B2–C1 is required. You can assess your language proficiency by completing the self-assessment test at https://sprachenzentrum.unibas.ch/en/courses/placement/englisch/ . If your proficiency level falls below B2, contact the Language Centre of the University of Basel for guidance on how to reach the required level. The course is full - no further registrations are accepted (18.02.2025) |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Monday | 13.15-15.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 16.02.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Monday 23.02.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Fasnachtsferien |
| Monday 02.03.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Monday 09.03.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Monday 16.03.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Monday 23.03.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Monday 30.03.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Monday 06.04.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Ostern |
| Monday 13.04.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Monday 20.04.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Monday 27.04.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Monday 04.05.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Monday 11.05.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Monday 18.05.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Monday 25.05.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Pfingstmontag |
| Modules |
Doctorate Science Epidemiology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Epidemiology (Start of studies before 01.08.2025)) Module: Transferable Skills and Competences (Master's Studies: Epidemiology) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | - Attendance of and full participation in at least 7 lectures and 2 manuscript clinics. - Submit and peer review four satisfactory written assignments (if an assignment is unsatisfactory, it may be resubmitted once) that are submitted in improved form as a writing portfolio. - Participate actively in class in the discussion and review of own and other course participants’ texts. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Schweizerisches Tropen- und Public Health-Institut |