Objectives and Content
– Write all parts of a scientific paper in the IMRaD format
– Make appropriate use of open data and library resources when conducting scientific research
– Develop questions and hypotheses on a selected scientific topic, in collaboration with others
– Write about a scientific topic, placing it in its scientific context, and making critical use of scientific literature
– Write clear academic texts with appropriate style and structure, and including results, tables and figures
– Present a research project in the format of a scientific poster, in collaboration with others
Learning Outcomes
After taking this course the students should be able to:
– Write all parts of a scientific paper in the IMRaD format
– Make appropriate use of open data and library resources when conducting scientific research
– Develop questions and hypotheses on a selected scientific topic, in collaboration with others
– Write about a scientific topic, placing it in its scientific context, and making critical use of scientific literature
– Write clear academic texts with appropriate style and structure, and including results, tables and figures
– Present a research project in the format of a scientific poster, in collaboration with others
ECTS Credits
5
Level of Study
Master
Semester of Instruction
Autumn.
This course has a limited capacity, enrolment is based on application. The application deadline is Wednesday in week 33 for the autumn semester. Please see this page for more information. You will receive confirmation of whether you received a seat in Studentweb no later than Monday the week after the deadline.
It is compulsory to attend the first lecture/orientation meeting, or you risk losing your seat. If you are unable to attend the first lecture, you must contact the Study Section (studie.bio@uib.no). The time of the first lecture/orientation meeting can be found in the schedule on the course website or on Mitt UiB.
Place of Instruction
Bergen