PSY475 Scientific communication

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2013
Extent and Intensity
2/2/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. et Mgr. Hana Macháčková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Lenka Dědková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. et Mgr. Jan Šerek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Věra Žůrková (lecturer)
Mgr. Alena Černá, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. et Mgr. Hana Macháčková, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: doc. Mgr. et Mgr. Hana Macháčková, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Psychology – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
each odd Thursday 16:00–19:40 exP52
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course focuses on theoretical background and practical experiences connected with different forms of scientific communication. In the lectures, the basic structure of scientific communication will be presented; attention will be paid to its basic forms and components. The basic s of effective presentation of one´s research to several types of audience will be presented. Main characteristics of „good-written” materials and their presentation in different environment will be described. The seminars will be crucial part of the course. During them, students will gain practical experience in some of the basic forms of scientific communication. Among them will be writing of abstract, empirical article, poster/presentation, grant proposal, article review. In the course, large portion of individual activity of students is required. Besides one’s own writing/presentation, students will be also giving feedback to other course participants; active participation during seminars is also required. The course is suitable for students who are intending doctoral studies and for those who are currently working on their diploma thesis. The course may serve as a help with diploma writing and preparing for its defense. The knowledge and practical experiences gained during the course can also be employed in many other areas where formal communication is used.
Syllabus
  • 1. lecture: Introduction to the course and theme. Character and forms of scientific communication. 1. seminar: Writing abstract 2. lecture: Writing empirical article 2. seminar: Discussion about abstracts. 3. lecture: Writing popularization. Book reviews. 3. seminar: Discussion about first drafts of articles. 4. lecture: Presentation/poster preparation. 4. seminar: Discussion about reviews. 5. lecture: Writing grant (and others) proposals. 5. seminar: Discussion about articles and reviews. 6. seminar. Oral presentations.
Literature
  • American Psychological Association. Publication manual of the American Psychological Association. 5th ed. Washington : American psychological association, c2001. xxviii, 439 s. ISBN 1557987912.
  • STRUNK, William. The elements of style. by William Strunk Jr. ; with revisions, an introduction, and a chapter on writing by E.B. White. 4th ed. New York : Allyn and Bacon, c2000. xviii, 105 s. ISBN 020530902X.
  • ŠANDEROVÁ, Jadwiga and Alena MILTOVÁ. Jak číst a psát odborný text ve společenských vědách : několik zásad pro začátečníky. Vydání první. Praha: Sociologické nakladatelství, 2005, 209 stran. ISBN 9788086429403. info
Teaching methods
lectures reading class discussion presentation of homeworks during classes
Assessment methods
Students should attend 80% of sessions (it is possible to miss one lecture and one seminar), complete all assignments (empirical article, presentation, reviews, abstract), give feedback and join discussion during seminars.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Pro otevření kurzu je potřeba minimálně 10 zapsaných studentů. Výjimky budou uděleny až po ukončení registrace.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2005, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2015.
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