Writing Matters
Instructors: apl. Prof. Dr. Pierre Capel; Univ.-Prof. Dr. Concettina SfientiShortname: 08.128.6001
Course No.: 08.128.6001
Course Type: Vorlesung
Requirements / organisational issues
"Writing Matters" is the second part of the Soft-Skill course offered by the Fachbereich 08 to the students in Physics and Computer Science. The first part "SpeakYourScience", which focusses on the oral expression, takes place during the winter term.This course is specifically tailored to MSc. and PhD students in scientific disciplines. It provides practical tools and strategies to help students understand the key elements of good scientific writing. The main focus of the course is on practice. Therefore a sufficient knowledge of the field is required (equivalent to at least 5th Semester BSc.)
Digital teaching
Although we hope to be able to offer this course in presence, depending on the evolution of the pandemic the lecture might be given online.Recommended reading list
All material will be made available under LMS.Mastering Academic Writing in the Sciences: A Step-by-Step Guide - Marialuisa Aliotta - CRC Press
Contents
The course covers the 5 steps of the writing process, from pre-writing to proofreading, and focuses on the structure and style of good academic writing. Topics covered include: purpose and structure of different sections (Introduction, Methodology, Data analysis and Results, Discussion and Conclusions, Abstract); use of language and grammar (parallel sentences, appropriate tenses, sentence coordination); supporting materials (figures and tables, bibliography, appendices).Additional information
During the one-hour lecture on Monday, we'll present the basics of academic writing. The two hours on Friday will be used to Q&A and practical writing exercises.Dates
| Date (Day of the week) | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22/2022 (Friday) | 10:15 - 11:45 | 00 260 Seminarraum 1 Kernphysik 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 04/25/2022 (Monday) | 16:00 - 17:00 | 00 260 Seminarraum 1 Kernphysik 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 04/29/2022 (Friday) | 10:15 - 11:45 | 00 260 Seminarraum 1 Kernphysik 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 05/02/2022 (Monday) | 16:00 - 17:00 | 00 260 Seminarraum 1 Kernphysik 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 05/06/2022 (Friday) | 10:15 - 11:45 | 00 260 Seminarraum 1 Kernphysik 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 05/09/2022 (Monday) | 16:00 - 17:00 | 00 260 Seminarraum 1 Kernphysik 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 05/13/2022 (Friday) | 10:15 - 11:45 | 00 260 Seminarraum 1 Kernphysik 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 05/16/2022 (Monday) | 16:00 - 17:00 | 00 260 Seminarraum 1 Kernphysik 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 05/20/2022 (Friday) | 10:15 - 11:45 | 00 260 Seminarraum 1 Kernphysik 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 05/23/2022 (Monday) | 16:00 - 17:00 | 00 260 Seminarraum 1 Kernphysik 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 05/27/2022 (Friday) | 10:15 - 11:45 | 00 260 Seminarraum 1 Kernphysik 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 05/30/2022 (Monday) | 16:00 - 17:00 | 00 260 Seminarraum 1 Kernphysik 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 06/03/2022 (Friday) | 10:15 - 11:45 | 00 260 Seminarraum 1 Kernphysik 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 06/10/2022 (Friday) | 10:15 - 11:45 | 00 260 Seminarraum 1 Kernphysik 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 06/13/2022 (Monday) | 16:00 - 17:00 | 00 260 Seminarraum 1 Kernphysik 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 06/17/2022 (Friday) | 10:15 - 11:45 | 00 260 Seminarraum 1 Kernphysik 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 06/20/2022 (Monday) | 16:00 - 17:00 | 00 260 Seminarraum 1 Kernphysik 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 06/24/2022 (Friday) | 10:15 - 11:45 | 00 260 Seminarraum 1 Kernphysik 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 06/27/2022 (Monday) | 16:00 - 17:00 | 00 260 Seminarraum 1 Kernphysik 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 07/01/2022 (Friday) | 10:15 - 11:45 | 00 260 Seminarraum 1 Kernphysik 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 07/04/2022 (Monday) | 16:00 - 17:00 | 00 260 Seminarraum 1 Kernphysik 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 07/08/2022 (Friday) | 10:15 - 11:45 | 00 260 Seminarraum 1 Kernphysik 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 07/11/2022 (Monday) | 16:00 - 17:00 | 00 260 Seminarraum 1 Kernphysik 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 07/15/2022 (Friday) | 10:15 - 11:45 | 00 260 Seminarraum 1 Kernphysik 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 07/18/2022 (Monday) | 16:00 - 17:00 | 00 260 Seminarraum 1 Kernphysik 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 07/22/2022 (Friday) | 10:15 - 11:45 | 00 260 Seminarraum 1 Kernphysik 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |