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FDS3103 Introduction to Scientific Writing 2.0 credits

Course memo Autumn 2024-50835

Version 1 – 08/29/2024, 4:07:21 PM

Course offering

Autumn 2024-50835 (Start date 28 Oct 2024, English)

Language Of Instruction

English

Offered By

ITM/Learning in Engineering Sciences

Course memo Autumn 2024

Headings denoted with an asterisk ( * ) is retrieved from the course syllabus version Spring 2024

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

  • Scientific English
  • Referencing and style guides, e.g. IEEE
  • Language and discourse analysis
  • Written assignments
  • Peer review
  • Reflection and discussion

Intended learning outcomes

After passing the course, the students should be able to:

  1. apply the main principles of scientific writing
  2. apply effective rhetorical strategies to produce clear and precise writing in English
  3. use source material according to scientific and engineering standards
  4. produce and adapt written texts for specific STEM audiences and purposes
  5. argue persuasively for a research idea, with reference to published research
  6. edit and format text to publication standards.

Preparations before course start

Literature

Hofmann, Angelika. 2010. Scientific Writing and Communication. OUP, 682 pages

Examination and completion

Grading scale

P, F

Examination

  • INL1 - Written assignment, 2.0 credits, Grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Other requirements for final grade

75% attendance. All written assignments passed.

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

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Round Facts

Start date

28 Oct 2024

Course offering

  • Autumn 2024-50835

Language Of Instruction

English

Offered By

ITM/Learning in Engineering Sciences

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