Course teacher(s)
Irene COGLIATI DEZZA (Coordinator)ECTS credits
5
Language(s) of instruction
french
Course content
If the goal of science is to deepen our understanding of the world, the aim of scientific communication is to share this knowledge with both peers and the wider public. But how can this be effectively accomplished? In this course, we will explore various dimensions of scientific communication, from the technical skills needed for writing articles to the strategies behind delivering compelling oral presentations. Through practical exercise and collaborative projects, students will refine their communication abilities, laying the groundwork for their development as independent researchers.
Objectives (and/or specific learning outcomes)
By the end of the course, students will have gained the necessary skills to write a cutting-edge research article, mastering each of its components – title, abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion/conclusion, graphs. They will also learn to adapt their communication style based on the audience for both oral and poster presentations. Additionally, students will deepen their understanding of the challenges and considerations involved in scientific communication throughout the publishing process.
Teaching methods and learning activities
Lecture and practical activities, both individual and group-based.
References, bibliography, and recommended reading
Material will be provided during the classes if necessary.
Course notes
- Université virtuelle
Other information
Contacts
Contact with the professor regarding the course material is preferably made during class or asynchronously using the course forum on the UV, which is created for this purpose.
Campus
Solbosch
Evaluation
Method(s) of evaluation
- Practice work
- Personal work
- Group work
- Written report
Practice work
Personal work
Group work
Written report
The course evaluation will be based on the work completed throughout the semester, as well as a final essay.
Mark calculation method (including weighting of intermediary marks)
The final grade, out of 20, will be the sum of the practical work, completed both in groups and individually [for a total of 10 points], and the final essay [10 points]. The evaluation will also take into account attendance and participation during the sessions.
Language(s) of evaluation
- english
- french
- (if applicable french, english )