| Semester | spring semester 2020 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers | Christoph Handschin (christoph.handschin@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | The scientific writing course is designed to develop and sharpen the English writing skills of students pursuing degrees in the biomedical sciences. The module consists of two parts: a lecture followed by a workshop. The lecture (part A) emphasizes the concept that effective scientific writing engages the reader and delivers a clear and concise message. The workshop (part B) emphasizes the practical skills required to achieve clarity of message. The module covers all aspects of the writing process, including syntax, sentence structure, crafting of paragraphs, preparing sections of a hypothesis-testing manuscript, writing of abstracts, identifying scientific questions and elaborating hypotheses. The students are expected to engage verbally in classroom discussion, to participate in group exercises where texts are criticized and rewritten, and to submit personal written work for peer review. Marie V. St-Pierre (PhD, University of Toronto) |
| Learning objectives | Learning objectives: The course aim is to encourage novice writers to hone practical skills. The following is expected of students: 1) to become proficient in recognizing and correcting common writing faults related to word choice and syntax. 2) to become proficient in crafting stylistically pleasing sentences and paragraphs. 3) to demonstrate competence in elaborating scientific aims, research questions and hypotheses. 4) to master the skills of writing abstracts for scientific meetings. 5) to participate in a peer-review process wherein the texts of fellow participants are critiqued. |
| Comments | Course dates: 11.06.20 and 25.06.2020 FULLY BOOKED! |
| Weblink | Graduate Teaching Program |
| Admission requirements | The courses are limited to a maximum of 15 participants. PhD students only. The course must be fully attended, otherwise the CPs can not be awarded. |
| Course application | Angelika Klarer Klingelbergstrasse 70 4056 Basel Angie.Klarer@unibas.ch |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | Online, optional |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Cycle I: Practical and Experimental Skills (Master's Studies: Molecular Biology) Doctorate Biochemistry: Recommendations (PhD subject: Biochemistry) Doctorate Biophysics: Recommendations (PhD subject: Biophysics) Doctorate Cell Biology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Cell Biology) Doctorate Computational Biology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Computational Biology) Doctorate Genetics: Recommendations (PhD subject: Genetics) Doctorate Microbiology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Microbiology) Doctorate Molecular Biology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Molecular Biology) Doctorate Neurobiology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Neurobiology) Doctorate Pharmacology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Pharmacology) Doctorate Structural Biology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Structural Biology) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| 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 | Departement Biozentrum |