Writing Scientific Reports in English (3 op)

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.

Aika ja paikka

Online

Tenttien ja uusintatenttien ajankohdat

There is no exam in this course.

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

The assessment is based on successful completion of the following tasks and activities:
• Technical report related to the field of study – 70%
• Active participation (participation in class activities, contribution to discussions, independent work assignments) – 30%

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

Contact teaching (Zoom), coaching, presentations, discussions, group work, individual and collaborative online activities, self-study.

Oppimateriaalit

• Materials in Moodle
• Online resources

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Contact lessons (Zoom) – 15 x 2 h = 30 h
Independent study – 50 h

Sisällön jaksotus

• Writing skills (reports, essays, work-related documents)
• Oral skills (general communication)
• Grammar as needed

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

None.