The course is intended for doctoral students admitted to the doctoral program Electro Engineering at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS). To apply for the course, contact doctoral-education-support@eecs.kth.se.
Course memo Autumn 2023
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Course presentation
Headings denoted with an asterisk ( * ) is retrieved from the course syllabus version Spring 2019
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
- Scientific Writing: Style and composition
- The writing process. Drafting, outlining and revising References and plagiarism
- Writing proposals. Peer reviewing. Figures and tables
- Research papers: Introductions and Methods sections
- Research papers: Results and Discussion, Title and Abstract
- Popular Science writing
- The publication process
Intended learning outcomes
- Understand basic principles of scientific writing for both specialized and non-specialized audiences
- Argue persuasively for a research idea using references to published research
- Know how to apply the IMRD structure in the production of a research article
- Correctly use and reference source material according to journal standards
- Use reference databases
- Use graphical representation to effectively convey results
- Understand the publication process
Preparations before course start
Literature
Hofmann, Angelika. 2010. Scientific Writing and Communication. OUP, 682 pages
Support for students with disabilities
Students at KTH with a permanent disability can get support during studies from Funka:
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.
- Research proposal of approx. 800 words in two drafts
- Test on the IMRD structure
Other requirements for final grade
- Required attendance at five of six lectures
- Obligatory peer review of proposal, conducted outside of class
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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Contacts
Round Facts
Start date
30 Oct 2023
Course offering
- Autumn 2023-50595
Language Of Instruction
English