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Course structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Introduction and welcome to the course! Lectures are structured in five main topics, related to different skills necessary along the academic career. Each of these topics is often developed throughout several sequential teaching hours, depending on the time table of each year and the course needs. The topics are not presented in chronological order, as this is adapted to each course timetable and number of students. Each topic has associated tasks and assignments. The tasks and proposed reflections are intended to help thinking the different aspects explained in the lectures. The assignments are intended to help developing and exercising the skills (writing, reading, presenting, synthesizing, etc\u2026).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lectures are organised in five modules (topics), plus a seminar in the form of final presentations for a total of 1.5 ECTS. In Finland, 1 ECTS equals 27h of course workload, so this course is designed to fulfill 40.5h, distributed in ca. 18h of direct interaction and lectures, and the rest in preparing the lectures, assignments and tasks. See the calendar and assignments for further information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Topic 1<\/a>. Science and Academia<\/strong>
How science works? – Conferences – Communication channels – Posters<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topic 2<\/a>. Writing Skills<\/strong>
Structure of the thesis – Organising ideas – Style – Rhythm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topic 3<\/a>. Reading Skills<\/strong>
How to read a paper? – Retrieving info – Reading fast & slow – Structure<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topic 4<\/a>. Manuscripts and Reviews<\/strong>
Journals – Role of reviewers – Reputation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topic 5<\/a>. Presentations<\/strong>
Audience – Deliver your message – Structure – Tools<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Requirements and evaluation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Grading is from 0 to 5, with 1 being the minimum to pass the course, as standard in the UEF courses. 40% of the grade originates from the individual oral presentation, 30% analysing a scientific article, 20% from the individual abstract. 10% from participation, title\u2026 Other assignments are obligatory to pass the course. Notice that not-justified delays in the submission of assignments result in the lowest grade in the overall assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Teaching Methods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n