BENJ1010 Scientific Communication (1–2 cr)
Study level:
Postgraduate studies
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024
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Scientific Communication
Description
A course for doctoral students to help them learn generic scientific communication skills, ranging from writing a research plan and presenting data to social communication and job searching. The course is based on lectures given by different speakers.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student will know the basics in academic communication skills, including for example
- writing a scientific manuscript, research plan and research funding application
- understanding publishing processes from the point of view of an author, editor and reviewer
- acting as a reviewer in scientific journals
- preparing and presenting oral presentations and posters
- communicating research findings to a range of different audiences
- interacting with social media
- writing a job application
Additional information
Postgraduate studies must include at least 2 ECTS credits of communication studies. These can be earned as BENJ1010, or other available communication studies offered for example by Movi.
Description of prerequisites
No prerequisites.
Completion methods
Method 1
Evaluation criteria:
Active participation in the lectures and assigned tasks.
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Parts of the completion methods
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Participation in teaching (1–2 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
English
Study methods:
Active participation in the lectures and assigned tasks.