SPE8307 : Scientific Writing for Publication
SPE8307 : Scientific Writing for Publication
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Helen Stringer
- Owning School: Education, Communication & Language Sci
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
None
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
None
Aims
To understand and apply a range of skills and techniques aimed at presenting the student’s research to different audiences in order to gain and optimise dissemination and publication opportunities.
Outline Of Syllabus
1. The essentials of scientific writing (e.g. style, organisation, structure)
2. Writing for publication (e.g. requirements of editors, the review process, targeting high impact Speech and Language Therapy Journals)
3. Presenting for scientific conferences and research seminars (poster and oral presentation)
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
1. Students will understand the process and techniques of writing for publication in professional peer reviewed journals
2. Students will understand the process and techniques for presenting their work at professional and academic conferences.
Intended Skill Outcomes
1. Students will be able to write a scientific paper
2. Students will be able to peer review other papers written by others
3. Students will be able to design a poster
Students will be able to present complex data and information in an accessible format
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 40:00 | 40:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | Introduction to different styles of scientific writing for different audiences |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 4 | 3:00 | 12:00 | Examination and critical appraisal of different types of science communication |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 2 | 3:30 | 7:00 | Analysis of writing styles and peer review. |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 139:00 | 139:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures and workshop activities will illustrate the processes of writing a scientific paper (Knowledge outcome 1, skills outcome 1)
Lectures and workshop activities will illustrate the processes for preparing and presenting at scientific conferences (KO2)
Private study activity will give practice in peer review (skills outcome 2)
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | 100 | write a scientific paper have it anonymously peer reviewed, while practising the skill of peer review themselves - 3000 words |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The students will write a scientific paper (written communication, planning and organisation, information literacy, problem solving) and have the opportunity to have it anonymously peer reviewed, while practising the skill of peer review themselves. At the discretion of the module leader, students who have been advised against or chosen not to progress with their initial research project, can exceptionally submit a second research proposal for this assignment.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- SPE8307's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- SPE8307's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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