08.128.6001 Writing Matters

Lehrende/r: apl. Prof. Dr. Pierre Capel; Univ.-Prof. Dr. Concettina Sfienti

Veranstaltungsart: Vorlesung

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Semesterwochenstunden: 3

Credits: 3,0

Unterrichtssprache: Deutsch

Min. | Max. Teilnehmerzahl: - | -

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:
Die Veranstaltung wird in English stattfinden.

"Writing Matters" is the second part of the Soft-Skill course offered by the Fachbereich 08 to the students in Physics and Computer Science. The first part "SpeakYourScience", which focusses on the oral expression, takes place during the winter term.This course is specifically tailored to MSc. and PhD students in scientific disciplines. It provides practical tools and strategies to help students understand the key elements of good scientific writing. The main focus of the course is on practice. Therefore a sufficient knowledge of the field is required (equivalent to at least 5th Semester BSc.)

Anwesenheitspflicht:
None

Inhalt:
The course covers the 5 steps of the writing process, from pre-writing to proofreading, and focuses on the structure and style of good academic writing. Topics covered include: purpose and structure of different sections (Introduction, Methodology, Data analysis and Results, Discussion and Conclusions, Abstract); use of language and grammar (parallel sentences, appropriate tenses, sentence coordination); supporting materials (figures and tables, bibliography, appendices).

Empfohlene Literatur:
Mastering Academic Writing in the Sciences: A Step-by-Step Guide" - Marialuisa Aliotta - CRC Press
All material will be made available under Moodle.

Zusätzliche Informationen:
During the one-hour lecture on Tuesday, we'll present the basics of academic writing. The two hours on Friday will be used for Q&A and practical writing exercises.

Digitale Lehre:
The course is in presence