Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

After completing the course students have achieved the following skills realistic evaluation of one’s own language (English) learning skills, accessing information from a wide range of sources, critical evaluation of information and competence in scientific reporting.

Content (course unit)

The students will practice producing reports which are logically structured, cover sufficient and relevant content, include appropriately labelled graphics, follow the norms for referencing and lay-out, and are written in clear and accurate English.

The students will develop their skills in summarising, paraphrasing and synthesise source materials.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student writes in comprehensible English on the whole and shows some awareness of the norms for scientific writing; references to source materials are included.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Student's English is mainly formal and clear; reports meet norms for scientific writing, references to source materials are incorporated consistently, source materials are adequately paraphrased.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Student's English is mainly formal and accurate; reports meet norms for scientific writing, references to source materials are incorporated consistently and in a variety of ways, source materials are adequately paraphrased.

Exam schedules

There is no exam—submit the written essay or scientific report by the 6th of October.

Assessment methods and criteria

Participation in exercises in class and submitting given tasks.
Scientific paper.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Classes on campus
Written and collaborative exercises
Scientific report

Learning materials

The material will be provided on Moodle, plus the student's own source materials.

Student workload

Approximate workload 64 hours (2 credit points). Active participation in class and independent exercises.

Completion alternatives

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Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student has attended and participated in the lessons and has completed the required assignments. The student writes in comprehensible English on the whole and shows some awareness of the norms for scientific writing; references to source materials are included.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student has attended and participated in the lessons and has completed the required assignments. Students' English is mainly formal and precise; reports meet norms for scientific writing, references to source materials are incorporated consistently, and source materials are adequately paraphrased.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student has attended and participated in the lessons and has completed the required assignments. Student's English is mainly formal and accurate; reports meet norms for scientific writing, references to source materials are incorporated consistently and in a variety of ways, source materials are adequately paraphrased.