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Subject
Bibliographic Thesis Project & Scientific English
General details of the subject
- Mode
- Face-to-face degree course
- 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 effectivelyTeaching staff
| Name | Institution | Category | Doctor | Teaching profile | Area | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GANDARIAS GOIKOETXEA, IÑAKI | University of the Basque Country | Profesorado Agregado | Doctor | Bilingual | Chemical Engineering | inaki.gandarias@ehu.eus |
Competencies
| Name | Weight |
|---|---|
| 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 científico | 100.0 % |
Study types
| Type | Face-to-face hours | Non face-to-face hours | Total hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture-based | 20 | 30 | 50 |
| Applied classroom-based groups | 20 | 30 | 50 |
Training activities
| Name | Hours | Percentage of classroom teaching |
|---|---|---|
| Discussion | 5.0 | 100 % |
| Exercises | 25.0 | 25 % |
| Expositive classes | 20.0 | 100 % |
| Groupwork | 45.0 | 0 % |
| Tutorials | 5.0 | 100 % |
Assessment systems
| Name | Minimum weighting | Maximum weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous evaluation | 10.0 % | 30.0 % |
| Written examination | 70.0 % | 100.0 % |
Temary
1- Study of a given topic from the literatureDesigning 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.