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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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Content of practicals: The course involves presenting and discussing published scientific papers. Students will present scientific papers of their choice (after approval by the lecturer who will ensure that the selected papers will be of a broad interest). The presentations will be followed by an open discussion among the course participants. The students will be encouraged to identify and discuss mistakes and ambiguities in the methods and structure of the presented papers. Two hours of teaching each second week will be organized.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Work with text (with textbook, with book), Activating (simulations, games, drama), Group work
- Preparation for classes
- 20 hours per semester
- Class attendance
- 14 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The students will learn to critically discuss published scientific papers. In addition to discussing the findings of the presented studies, they will focus on reviewing and discussing the structure, clarity, and other formal aspects of the text. This will help them to improve the clarity of their own work and to avoid classical mistakes. The course is recommended for doctoral students of Entomology and Zoology programmes.
The students will become skilled in critically evaluating published scientific papers. In addition to discussing the findings of the presented studies, they will critically evaluate the structure, clarity, and other formal aspects of the text.
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Prerequisites
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General ability of working with scientific literature and basic computer programs (Microsoft Office or similar) is assumed.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Systematic student observation
Regular attendance and active participation (minimal attendance is 75% of the practicals).
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Recommended literature
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HEARD, Stephen B. The scientist's guide to writing: how to write more easily and effectively throughout your scientific career. Princeton: Princeton University Press, [2016]. ISBN 978-0-691-17021-3..
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https://www.elsevier.com/connect/11-steps-to-structuring-a-science-paper-editors-will-take-seriously.
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SCHIMEL, Joshua. Writing science: how to write papers that get cited and proposals that get funded. Oxford: Oxford University Press, c2012. ISBN 978-0-19-976023-7..
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SILVIA, Paul J. Write it up: practical strategies for writing and publishing journal articles. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association, [2015]. ISBN 978-1-4338-1814-1..
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