Bi3112 Seminar: Academic/Professional Writing

Faculty of Science
autumn 2021
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
prof. Jacob Vanhouten (seminar tutor), prof. RNDr. Michal Horsák, Ph.D. (deputy)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Michal Horsák, Ph.D.
Department of Botany and Zoology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: prof. RNDr. Michal Horsák, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Botany and Zoology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Fri 10:00–11:50 D31/238
Prerequisites
SOUHLAS
The course is offered to a limited number of students. Participants MUST have some type of completed professional/academic writing at time of class (dissertation/thesis or other) beyond simple abstract. The capacity limit for the course is 8 students.
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 8 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 3/8, only registered: 0/8, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/8
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
The basis of the course is intended to assist in writing scientific papers/documents in the English language. PhD students are encouraged to bring what they have been working on for assessment and encouragemnt. This course is intended to be guidence and assistance in nature.
Learning outcomes
The main focus of the course is to provide the best outcomes for each enrolled student on an one-on-one personal basis. After course completion, students will join in an open discussion on the content and outcome of the course to address any unanswered questions or issues and to determine further study/inquirey of interest to the class. The instructors intent is to provide advice and to assist each participant with their chosen project. Students will interact with each other to provide feedback as well.
Syllabus
  • The class will meet for 8 consecutive weeks. Each student will present their work (writing) to the class in a typical seminar format. Instructor and students will discuss and have informal discussions to help each particpant arrive at their best outcome for their project.
Teaching methods
Traditional seminar format and open discussion. Informal in nature to provide comfortable environment for learning.
Assessment methods
At the end of the course students will present their projects at a “mini-conference” for students to interact and discuss topics of interest.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught only once.
Information on the per-term frequency of the course: podzimní semestr 2021 / autumn semester 2021.
Teacher's information
Professor is a visiting Fulbright Scholar from the US and will attempt to provide valuable input for students, with emphasis on student needs. Also provided will be an overview of professional outdoor/environmental writing for popular media since the instructor is also a professional outdoor writer (magazines, newspaper, books, etc). Instructor is focused on providing what the student wants or is interested in learning more about. Open dialogue will be encouraged throught the 8 weeks and beyond.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2022, Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (autumn 2021, recent)
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