Course content

The course provides research-based introduction to and practical training in the communication of scientific knowledge to different audiences.

The focus is on the communication of the students’ 5th year project in academic and non-academic contexts. One of the course aims is to support students in the writing of their project report.

The course is taught in English. Although the focus is on communication of scientific knowledge through English, some obligatory assignments can also be carried out in Norwegian.

Learning outcome

KNOWLEDGE:

The student

- has knowledge of different purposes and forms of communication of scientific knowledge to different types of audiences (for example scientific research articles, popular science articles, project papers and master theses, visual presentations)

- has knowledge of techniques that promote scientific communication, both in academic and non-academic environments

- has knowledge of fundamental aspects of scientific writing

- has knowledge of the writing process and is aware of the difference between its productive and unproductive stages

SKILLS:

The student

- is able to present scientific knowledge - both orally and in writing - to academic peers as well as non-academics

- is able to structure scientific knowledge into a coherent text that follows conventions of scientific writing

- is able to develop a text alone

- is able to analyze and manage own writing process in order to increase productivity

Learning methods and activities

Teaching consists of lectures, group activities, written assignments and oral presentations.

Compulsory assignments

• 1 oral assignment
• 1 mandatory assignment

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

This course is intended for 5th year Master students in engineering disciplines who are working on their specialization / Master projects.

Required previous knowledge

The course has restricted admission. For more information: https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/Norsk/Opptak+til+adgangsbegrensede+emner

The course has restricted admission and follows different registration routines than regular courses.

Course registration: Students have to apply via Studentweb by the given deadline for courses with restricted admission. Students who are offered a place in the course must respond via Studentweb. Students who do not respond will not be admitted to the course.

Post-registration: If there are still free places in the course they will be offered (first come, first served). You find important information and dates about the post registration period here: https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/English/Admission+to+courses+with+restricted+admission

Important: Students who have this course in their study plan must follow the same registration routines (they will not be admitted automatically).

Course materials

Curriculum/reading list will be announced at the beginning of the semester.