SCIENTIFIC WRITING

Many students, when faced with their first scientific article, fear the "blank page." PhD students often find the writing process frustrating, as it takes time before they reach their desired goals. This course is designed to provide the tools necessary to approach the writing of a scientific article or text with confidence. Students will discover that by properly organizing their ideas before they start writing and applying some simple strategies, scientific writing can become not only less daunting but also enjoyable and stimulating. By the end of the course, students will have developed the ability to communicate science in a concise, clear, and elegant manner, significantly enhancing the effectiveness of their communication skills.

Students are expected to learn how to communicate their research effectively and clearly, both in writing and orally, to different audiences.

Level B2 in English lenguage

The course aims to provide students with the tools for effective science communication and to train them in the process of writing, submitting, and publishing scientific articles.
The following topics will be covered:
1) The three pillars of communication: the message, the audience, and the channel.
2) Tips and tricks for effective written communication
3) The stages to draft an article: pre-writing, writing, and editing
4) The parts of an article: abstract, Introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, conclusion, references, and supplemetary materials
5) Tips and tricks for effective image drafting
5) The submission and revision processes in articles
6) Ethical aspects in scientific writing

There is no required textbook. The study material will consist of handouts, slides, and literature provided by the professor.

Oral examination during which the student will discuss with the professor a written and graphic assignment (an "abstract" and a "graphical abstract" for a scientific article) prepared according to the guidelines explained in class.

oral

30: The abstract is well written, clear, concise, and creative. It respects all the guidelines for abstract drafting.
28-29: The abstract is well written and clear. The principal guidelines have been respected. However, there are minor flaws and space for improvement. The abstract could be accepted for publication in a scientific journal.
25-27: The abstract lacks clarity or some important information. Some of the guidelines for abstract drafting have not been respected. Minor revisions are required
18-23: The abstract lacks clarity or some important information. Several of the guidelines for abstract drafting have not been respected. Major revisions are required
< 18 None of the guidelines of abstract drafting have been respected. The abstract is unclear and poorly written, and must be rejected in its present form.

- Lectures
- Group exercises
- Writing exercises
- Role-playing games

This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Human capital, health, education" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development