Writing to Be Published for the Natural Sciences

The course supports students in the Natural Sciences at doctorate level in academic writing. Students draw on their own authentic materials (as well as on published articles) that they bring into the sessions to practice writing, reviewing and revising. The curriculum includes working on the structure and content of an academic journal article and English language issues in particular, so that students can really improve their writing skills. The course combines theory and practice. Writing, peer review, and revising take place in class and in each assignment to create a collaborative learning environment.

Students learn to search for, identify, analyse and apply academic writing practices that form part of writing in their fields. Through examples and practice, students pay attention to producing academic writing that is concise and clear.

The course focuses on the genre of the academic journal article and its associated vocabulary and structures. There is plenty of opportunity to read, review and practice writing various sections of articles.

The course is jointly taught by a natural scientist and an English linguist.

Course information

Course level
C1
16 Lessons
Lecturer
Claudine Neyen, PhD
Riana Paola, PhD
Credit points
3 ECTS
Registration deadline
Monday 17.02.2020
Course fee
Students and PhD candidates: CHF 195.00
Members of staff: CHF 387.00
Alumni: CHF 387.00

Course materials

Script

Requirements

Requirements for acquisition of credit points

In order to receive the credit points, candidates will

  • not be absent at all,
  • submit four satisfactory written assignments (if an assignment is unsatisfactory, it may be resubmitted once),
  • review four assignments by peers,
  • submit a portfolio consisting of the four written assignments, along with the improved versions thereof.

You can get a total of 3 credit points.

Students are assessed by means of a portfolio (pass/fail).

Homework

± 120 minutes / week

Certificate of attendance

In order to receive a certificate of attendance (available on request) for this course, you are not allowed to be absent at all.

Placement test

To gain entry to this course, participants must submit a writing sample on at least level C1. You will receive instructions in this regard shortly after registration.

Replacement date

The supplementary replacement date for lessons that might not take place is: 16.05.2020 from 10:00 - 16:00.

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