Academic Writing

Postgraduate course

Course description

Objectives and Content

- Write all parts of a scientific paper in the IMRaD format

- Make appropriate use of open data and library resources when conducting scientific research

- Develop questions and hypotheses on a selected scientific topic, in collaboration with others

- Write about a scientific topic, placing it in its scientific context, and making critical use of scientific literature

- Write clear academic texts with appropriate style and structure, and including results, tables and figures

- Present a research project in the format of a scientific poster, in collaboration with others

Learning Outcomes

After taking this course the students should be able to:

- Write all parts of a scientific paper in the IMRaD format

- Make appropriate use of open data and library resources when conducting scientific research

- Develop questions and hypotheses on a selected scientific topic, in collaboration with others

- Write about a scientific topic, placing it in its scientific context, and making critical use of scientific literature

- Write clear academic texts with appropriate style and structure, and including results, tables and figures

- Present a research project in the format of a scientific poster, in collaboration with others

ECTS Credits

Level of Study

Master

Semester of Instruction

Autumn.

 

This course has a limited capacity, enrolment is based on application. The application deadline is Wednesday in week 33 for the autumn semester. Please see this page for more information. You will receive confirmation of whether you received a seat in Studentweb no later than Monday the week after the deadline.

 

It is compulsory to attend the first lecture/orientation meeting, or you risk losing your seat. If you are unable to attend the first lecture, you must contact the Study Section (studie.bio@uib.no). The time of the first lecture/orientation meeting can be found in the schedule on the course website or on Mitt UiB.

Place of Instruction

Bergen
Required Previous Knowledge
Bachelor's degree in biology or equivalent. The course is limited to master programme students at the Department of Biological Sciences.
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
BIO300: 5 ECTS
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures and seminars
Forms of Assessment
Portfolio assessment.
Grading Scale
The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, and F is a fail.
Reading List
The reading list will be available within June 1st for the autumn semester and December 1st for the spring semester.
Course Evaluation
Students will evaluate the course in accordance with the quality assurance system at UiB and the Department. You can find courseevaluations in the Quality Assurance Reports.
Examination Support Material
None
Programme Committee
The Programme Committee is responsible for the content, structure and quality of the study programme and courses.
Course Administrator
The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences - Department of Biological Sciences has the administrative responsibility for the course and program.