Writing Scientific Reports in English (3 cr)
Code: 5E00EK30-3006
General information
- Enrolment period
- 25.11.2020 - 05.01.2021
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 01.01.2021 - 31.07.2021
- Implementation has ended.
- Credits
- 3 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Bioproduct Engineering
- Campus
- TAMK Main Campus
- Teaching languages
- English
- Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering
- Open University of Applied Sciences
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.
Location and time
Online
Exam schedules
There is no exam in this course.
Assessment methods and criteria
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%
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Contact teaching (Zoom), coaching, presentations, discussions, group work, individual and collaborative online activities, self-study.
Learning materials
• Materials in Moodle
• Online resources
Student workload
Contact lessons (Zoom) – 15 x 2 h = 30 h
Independent study – 50 h
Content scheduling
• Writing skills (reports, essays, work-related documents)
• Oral skills (general communication)
• Grammar as needed
Completion alternatives
None.