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Title | Writing Science and Information Literacy |
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Course number | 2561 |
Programme | 0-Inte del av forskarutbildningsprogram |
Language | English |
Credits | 3.0 |
Notes |
The course meets the requirements for a general science course. |
Date | 2022-10-31 -- 2022-12-09 | Responsible KI department | Karolinska Institutet universitetsbibliotek |
Specific entry requirements | |
Purpose of the course | The aim of the course is to develop the medical scientific writing and information literacy skills of the participant. |
Intended learning outcomes | After this course, you will be able to demonstrate:
-an understanding of how to write an original scientific article and submit it for publication -an understanding of the publication process, including how to use relevant resources to choose a journal in which to publish your research -an ability to write other types of texts required for a scientific career, such as grant applications and popular science texts -an ability to give, take and make use of constructive criticism -an ability to search and manage the medical science literature in a structured way. |
Contents of the course | Writing an original scientific article, grant applications and popular science texts; searching and managing the literature; and understanding the publication process, including using relevant resources to choose a journal and navigate peer review.
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Teaching and learning activities | This online course will take place in the learning platform Canvas. Content will be taught using various learning objects, from film to group exercises. Formative feedback will be implemented by teachers, peers and via self-assessment. |
Compulsory elements | There will be a number of obligatory assignments and assessments to be completed. |
Examination | The intended learning outcomes are assessed in the summative examination. Participants will write and rewrite a grant application and popular science summary based on teacher and peer feedback. Participants will also complete a number of assignments throughout the course which will aid their ability to search and manage the literature effectively, as well as choose a journal for publication. |
Literature and other teaching material | Recommended literature: Scientific writing and communication - papers, proposals and presentations. Angelika H. Hofmann. Oxford University Press. Latest edition. |
Number of students | 15 - 22 |
Selection of students | Selection will be based on 1) the relevance of the course syllabus for the applicant's doctoral project (according to written motivation), 2) start date of doctoral studies (priority given to earlier start date) |
More information | This course takes place online. While much of the course material may be studied at the participant's own pace, four live sessions will be held via Zoom: the course introduction on Oct 31, the discussion seminars on Nov 7 and Nov 28, and the peer review session on Dec 5. The peer review session is obligatory. In addition, there are a series of assignment deadlines that must be met. These are as follows: Nov 9, Nov 15, Nov 21, Nov 25, Dec 2 and Dec 9. |
Additional course leader | |
Latest course evaluation | Course evaluation report |
Course responsible |
Gabriella Ekman Karolinska Institutet universitetsbibliotek gabriella.ekman@ki.se |
Contact person | - |
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