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DS2301 Scientific Writing 3.0 credits

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus DS2301 (Autumn 2009–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus DS2301 (Autumn 2009–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

  • The scientific article as genre
  • Effective writing strategies
  • Grammar and vocabulary
  • Rhetoric in academic writing

Intended learning outcomes

The course aims:

  • To raise student awareness of the rhetorical conventions that apply in the academic writing of their chosen field.
  • To give students practice in writing scientific articles according to the expectations of their community.
  •  To provide students with tools for self-improvement of grammar, vocabulary and style.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

At least three years of academic studies.

Literature

Course binder

Scientific articles from the students' own area

Examination and completion

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • INL1 - Assignment, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, 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.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Other requirements for final grade

The student should submit a short, independently written scientific article in the style of his/her field. This article is submitted in two drafts, of which the second (and final) draft is the basis for the final grade (INL1; 3 credits)

Examiner

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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

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

ECE/Language and Communication

Education cycle

Second cycle