Course Title: JSMC Scientific Writing
Dates: Tuesdays, 12 Apr - 31 May, 8:30
Description: While all scientists are required to conduct research for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals, few of us get much formal instruction on how to do this effectively. Although all scientists learn how to write in this style over time, through trial and error, the process does not need to be so difficult. In this course we will provide insight into the scientific writing process, hopefully cutting down both the time and effort required to produce a quality piece of work for submission to the journal of your choice.
- Objective 1: To improve your written communication skills, specifically in regards to papers intended for peer-review and publication in journals.
- Objective 2: Improve your English writing skills through instruction and practice.
Instructor
Dr. Peter E. Bouwma
Education: Ph.D. Biology, 2006, Florida State
University
Email: pbouwma@gmail.com
Phone: 0174-363-0006
Resources
Schedule
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Classroom Locations
- Graduate Academy Seminar Room, 1st Floor
- August-Bebel-Straße 4, Room 013A
Course Documents
- Syllabus
- Guide for writing your paper for critique
- Introduction, Story, and Planning Part 1 - 12 Apr, 2011
- Planning Part 2, Style, Methods, Results - 19 Apr, 2011
- Intro, Discussion, and Selling your paper - 26 Apr, 2011
Writing and grammar Resources
- Transitional Words & Phrases
- Using Commas
- Using i.e. and e.g. in a sentence
- Easy words to misspell
- How to use a semicolon
- How to use an apostrophe