Subject

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Bibliographic Thesis Project & Scientific English

General details of the subject

Mode
Classroom teaching
Language
English

Description and contextualization of the subject

In this lecture, it will show the methodology to be used to carry out or develop a scientific research project as well as to communicate effectively

Teaching staff

NameInstitutionCategoryDoctorTeaching profileAreaE-mail
GOUGEON , MICHELUNIVERSITE PAUL SABATIER TOULOUSE IIIDoctor

Competencies

NameWeight
Adquirir la capacidad de llevar a cabo una investigación desde la búsqueda bibliográfica hasta la presentación de los resultados, pasando por el trabajo de laboratorio, sabiendo escuchar y responder con claridad sobre su trabajo científico100.0 %

Study types

TypeFace-to-face hoursNon face-to-face hoursTotal hours
Lecture-based203050
Applied classroom-based groups203050

Training activities

NameHoursPercentage of classroom teaching
Discussion5.0100 %
Exercises25.025 %
Expositive classes20.0100 %
Groupwork45.00 %
Tutorials5.0100 %

Assessment systems

NameMinimum weightingMaximum weighting
Continuous evaluation10.0 % 30.0 %
Written examination70.0 % 100.0 %

Temary

1- Study of a given topic from the literature

Designing and organizing of a research, paying particular attention to the literature search, the use of standard database as well as the use of reference manager software (specifics software that will help to organize the research).

2- Hands-on training in the Laboratory

Practical training through basic research. Good laboratory practice for gaining experience.

3- Lab. Training - mini research project

Undertake and develop a small research project in the laboratory: literature search and experimental work and look for strategies

4- Scientific English lectures

Guidelines on how to communicate and express your ideas more effectively in English spoken and written, fundamental for the creation of scientific papers.

5- How to write a scientific paper

Practical advice on preparing and publishing a scientific paper; providing practical, easy-to-read, and immediately applicable guidance on preparing each part of a scientific paper: from the title and abstract, through each section of the main text, to the acknowledgments and references

Bibliography

Basic bibliography

- How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper, Greenwood Edición by Robert Day and Barbara Gastel

- The ACS Style Guide, Effective Communication of Scientific Information. American Chemical Society. Editor(s): Anne M. Coghill, Lorrin R. Garson

- Doumont, J., Ed. English Communication for Scientist. Cambridge, MA:NPG Education, 2010

- Lars Lindberg Christensen, The Hands-On Guide for Science Communicators (Springer, 2007), 38.

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