Course - Communicating Science: audiences, purposes and conventions - HFEL8000
HFEL8000 - Communicating Science: audiences, purposes and conventions
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 100/100 | 1 semesters |
Course content
The course provides an introduction to and practical training in effective communication of own research to important audiences in academic and non-academic contexts (such as journals, user groups, funding agencies, and the general public).
Learning outcome
KNOWLEDGE:
The student
- has advanced knowledge of required conventions in scientific abstracts, articles, and grant applications
- is aware of principles of Open Access publishing at NTNU
- has knowledge of effective techniques in science journalism and outreach
SKILLS:
The student
- can describe his/her own research in few sentences to both experts and non-experts (pitch)
- can write a scientific abstract
- can write a blog for a user group to engage interest in his/her own research
- can write a piece for the general public that effectively communicates his/her own research
- uses language and style appropriate for the target audience
Learning methods and activities
28 hours of lectures/seminar/group work over two 2-day sessions. Attendance is obligatory on all course days. Submission of drafts of three course products: one scientific abstract, a blog post (for a user group) and an opinion piece (for the general public)
Compulsory assignments
- Drafts of three written course products
- Attendance is obligatory
Further on evaluation
The examination assignment consists of final versions of the three course products. All compulsory activities must be approved before the student may take the exam.
Specific conditions
Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department.
Recommended previous knowledge
Enrollment in a PhD-programme.
Course materials
Nygaard, L. P. (2009) Writing for Scholars: A Practical Guide to Making Sense and Being Heard. Universitetsforlaget. Cargill, M. & P. OConnor (2013) Writing Scientific Articles. Wiley-Blackwell. Invited talks and other course materials will be available on Blackboard.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| MN8000 | 3.0 | AUTUMN 2017 | |
| SMED8005 | 3.0 | AUTUMN 2019 | |
| MH8000 | 0.5 | AUTUMN 2020 | |
| HFEL8001 | 3.0 | AUTUMN 2021 | |
| SMED8007 | 3.0 | AUTUMN 2021 | |
| NRS8004 | 1.0 | AUTUMN 2021 | |
| NRSN8001 | 0.5 | AUTUMN 2021 |
Version: 1
Credits:
3.0 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2023
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Applied Linguistics
- Applied Linguistics
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn UTS Assignment 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Assignment
100/100
Release
2023-05-08Submission
2023-05-12
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"