bio5scs scientific communication skill
SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATION SKILLS
BIO5SCS
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will focus on a variety of modes of scientific communication and research skills including data presentation, aspects of copyright and plagiarism, the use of scientific journals, scientific databases, abstracting journals and online resources. Students will be expected to engage with and interpret recent scientific literature, write literature reviews, use online software for referencing support and deliver an oral presentation.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorFiona Carroll
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | Essential skills for science and technology | Recommended | Zeegers, P, Deller-Evans, K, Egege, S & Klinger, C | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFiona Carroll
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 13 - 22
Four 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 13 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
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One 2000 word assignment | 50 | |
class based reading and writing exercises (equivakent to 750 words) | 20 | |
one 500 word assignment | 10 | |
two 10 minute class presentations | 20 |