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Trailer for Scientific Writing Step by Step
General Course Information
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For many students, scientific writing is a real challenge!
Writing scientific texts is challenging because it requires linking complex actions and, at the same time, places different demands on the writer. It involves the correct reproduction and connecting of subject-specific content, knowledge of scientific text types (in terms of structure, addressee reference, etc.), the presentation of one's own research and the formulation of one's own thoughts.
This MOOC describes the phases of the scientific writing process, from the initial idea to the completion of a text. The writing process is unique to each individual and can be divided into steps. In five units, experts show which writing exercises and techniques can be used to overcome obstacles in scientific writing.
Who is the course aimed at?
- Students who are writing scientific texts or theses.
- Teachers who supervise scientific work and would like to use the MOOC or individual videos in their teaching.
- Anyone who does scientific writing and needs support.
Content
Course Content
This MOOC is designed to help students develop their scientific writing skills independently of their institution. The five units each cover a different aspect of the writing process and include specific writing exercises and techniques to make the course practical and application-oriented.
Unit 1: The scientific writing process
Unit 2: Collecting ideas & recording thoughts
Unit 3: Moving from reading to writing
Unit 4: Structuring topics and content
Unit 5: A sprint to focus
Course Goals
After completing this MOOC, you will be able to...
• break down scientific writing into individual phases or steps,
• arrange the phases of your scientific writing individually,
• apply writing exercises and techniques for specific phases of scientific writing and thereby
• make your writing more efficient and effective and manage your writing project.
Previous Knowledge
None required.
Course Procedure
The MOOC consists of five units. Each unit includes an inspirational video, reflections and activities, and a quiz for self-assessment. The MOOC is offered on iMooX as a self-study course for anyone interested.
Unit 1 introduces the scientific writing process. In the following units 2-5, writing trainers and consultants address individual challenges in the writing process and present personal approaches, writing exercises and techniques.
Certificate
For actively participating in the course you will receive an automatic certificate which includes your name, the course name as well as the completed lessons. We want to point out that this certificate merely confirms that you answered at least 75% of the self-assessment questions correctly.
Licence
This work is licensed under CC BY-ND 4.0
Course Instructor
Christina Hollosi-Boiger, Katrin Miglar, Silke Schwaiger & Teresa Baier
This course was funded by the Forum Neue Medien in der Lehre Austria (fnma) and created by the following experts:
Christina Hollosi-Boiger has been working as a writing trainer and consultant, university experts for didactcs and literacy manager at universities and in companies since 2011. She supports scientific, professional and creative writers on their way to successful texts and also shares her knowledge with teachers who supervise students during their final phase of studies (www.schreibenmitchribs.at).
Katrin Miglar supports students in their scientific theses. Since 2015, she has been working at the FHWien der WKW for the Writing Centre and the Centre for Academic Further Education.
Silke Schwaiger heads the FHWien der WKW Writing Center and, as a writing consultant and trainer, supports students in academic further education on their way to writing their scientific theses. Her work focuses on teaching writing skills, developing and designing new teaching and learning formats, and promoting the exchange of experience and knowledge in the field of writing didactics.
Teresa Baier is a research assistant and writing consultant at the FHWien der WKW Writing Centre. She supports students in writing their theses and guides them through the writing process in one-on-one sessions and workshops on the topic of scientific writing.
Production team
Tobias Schwarzbauer (production management, director, script consultant)
Daniel Singer (camera, director, sound, lighting)
David Köhler (studio support, lighting)
Wolfgang Ruge (production management, continuity)
Anastasia Spegalskaya (iMooX course design)
Michel Mehle (speaker)
Katja Sauer (set design support)
Braco Musanovic (set design support)
Martin Heinzel (set design support)
Joseph Pinter (set design support)
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