Writing Scientific Reports in English (3op)

Osaamistavoitteet (Opintojakso)

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.

Sisältö (Opintojakso)

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.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2) (Opintojakso)

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.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4) (Opintojakso)

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.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5) (Opintojakso)

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.

Tenttien ja uusintatenttien ajankohdat

No exams. The assessment based on the work done in Moodle and reports produced. Students receive their grade at the end of the semester. They can upgrade this grade by showing the teachers a better report they have written during the following semester (specific deadline will be given).

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

The assessement is based on
active participation (monitored by Emmanuel Abruquah) 20 points
report on circular economy (asssessed by Emmanuel Abruquh) 30 points
soil science report (assessed by Taru Owston) 50 points. Final decision made in the first class.

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

The students start writing reports immediately and are guided in how to write reports in accordane with TAMK reporting guide.

Oppimateriaalit

TAMK reporting guide.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Two hours of contact teaching each week and roughly three hours of individual work (information search, writing, watching videos). Note that the Soil Science report takes more time, it is part of the Soil Science course, too.

Sisällön jaksotus

1) Period 1 Circular economy report completed. Layout of a report, in-text references, list of references, tables and graphs
2) Period 2 Soil Science report completed: Structure of a lab report, describing methods, research questions (integrated with the Soil Science course)

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

If a student has been writing scientific reports before they can show samples of their work and answer questions to demonstrate their understanding of referencing, chapters, the use of tables and figures, introductions and conclusions.

Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö

The students can use the reports to demonstrate the skill in report writing when they apply for internships.

Kansainvälisyys

International class. The principles of scientific reporting apply everywhere in the scientifc world.

Arviointikriteerit - hylätty (0) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

Work not completed according to the assessment criteria

Arviointikriteerit - tyydyttävä (1-2) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

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.

Arviointikriteerit - hyvä (3-4) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

Tasks are completed in time and participation is active. 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.

Arviointikriteerit - kiitettävä (5) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

Tasks are completed in time and participation is active. 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.