EL5040:03
Effective Scientific Writing
Townsville
13 lectures, 20 hours workshops. Subject offered in three-hour blocks once per week. First semester.
Available to Honours and postgraduate science students.
Staff: Ms R Dunn.
Writing will be done both in the workshops and at home.
Major topics include: basic grammar, syntax and punctuation; planning, developing and editing work; practical application in literature reviews, journal articles, reports and thesis.
Learning Objectives:
- a knowledge of fundamental grammar, syntax and punctuation;
- an audience-centered, reader-oriented approach to writing;
- an awareness of the interdependence of analytical skills and clear expression;
- an understanding of the key stages in the writing process (planning, writing, editing);
- an appreciation of effective writing and the ability to apply these techniques to writing.
Assessment by paraphrase (20%); practical report (20%); article/report (25%); literature review (25%); grammar test (10%).
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