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the health crisis caused by COVID-19, the teaching staff will promptly communicate how this may effect
the teaching methodologies and activities as well as the assessment.
This course integrates both writing and IT resourcing skills that allow students to put into practice the fundamentals acquired in Scientific Communication I and II in order to turn their scientific findings into a research article.
Pre-course requirements
Preferred minimum overall level is that of a B2 before the start of the course.
Objectives
To consolidate and practice the necessary technical skills and knowledge needed for writing scientific literature in the English language, as set out in Scientific Communication I and II.
Competencies
CB10 - Acquire learning skills that allow them to continue studying in a self-directed and autonomous mode.
CB6 - Knowledge and understanding to provide a basis or opportunity for originality in developing and / or applying ideas in a research context.
CB7 - To apply the acquired knowledge, and develop their ability to solve problems in new environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their field of study.
CB8 - Integrate knowledge and deals with the complexity of formulate judgments based on scientific evidence, from information that may be incomplete or limited, include reflecting on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments.
CB9 - Communicate findings, knowledge and reasons to present to specialists and non-specialists in a clear and unambiguous.
CE5 - Knowing how to communicate the results of scientific research paper, poster or oral presentation both scientific and academic format.
CE7 - Knowing how to interpret the images obtained through the latest technology applicable to a research study in dentistry.
CG1 - Ability to integrate new knowledge through research and study, and deal with complexity
CG4 - Ability to argue and defend own scientific ideas and listen, analyze, evaluate and respond to the ideas of another person.
CT1 - Ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural groups
Learning outcomes
Put together a report/paper/abstract and/or give an oral presentation in the English language according to the conventions of scientific discourse.
Syllabus
Chapter 1Further Consolidation of the conventions of scientific discourse acquired in Scientific I Communication I, and development of : 1.1 Scientific rhetoric 1.2 Correct use of introductory phrases and clauses. 1.3 Abstract subjects (when and when not to use them) 1.4 Subject-verb connection 1.5 More on flow and cohesion 1.6 Rules of “end focus” (topic position – stress-position) 1.7 Syntax and additional writing skills 1.8 How to revise a manuscript
Chapter 2Use the Internet as a tool for improved accurate writing and for reference sourcing terminology and phraseology: 2.1 Localisation of reliable parallel texts. 2.2 Online writing resources and corpora for checking correct usage of idioms, collocations, syntax, and so forth.
Chapter 3Draft or revise abstract
Teaching and learning activities
Evaluation systems and criteria
Bibliography and resources
Student English File Resources (csc) (fórum intranet)