E0402 Academic Writing in Practice for Doctoral Students

Faculty of Science
autumn 2021
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 5 credit(s) (fasci plus compl plus > 4). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. David Konečný (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Jana Klánová, Ph.D.
RECETOX – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: Mgr. David Konečný
Supplier department: RECETOX – Faculty of Science
Prerequisites (in Czech)
PROGRAM(D_ZPZ) || SOUHLAS
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 6 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 5/6, only registered: 0/6, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/6
Course objectives
Submission of a publication-ready manuscript draft
Acquisition of a better overall understanding of academic writing processes
Enhancement of writing skills through practical application
Learning outcomes
Submission of a publication-ready manuscript draft
Acquisition of a better overall understanding of academic writing processes
Enhancement of writing skills through practical application
Syllabus
  • Session 0: course introduction and objectives, participant presentations
  • Sessions 1 to 3 (morning sessions): academic writing theory, in-class assignments and discussion; Key areas: research article structure, textual coherence, reading like a writer, academic writing strategies, electronic tools in academic writing, etc.
  • Sessions 1 to 3: (afternoon sessions): hands-on workshop dedicated to individual manuscript drafts: peer corrections, discussion, etc.
  • Sessions 4 to 8: hands-on workshop dedicated to individual manuscript drafts: peer corrections, discussion, etc.
  • Final session: participant self-evaluation and feedback, manuscript finalization
Teaching methods
student presentations, theoretical lectures and discussion, peer correction and editing
Assessment methods
No absences unless due to exceptional circumstances
Active in-class participation
Timely and full completion of all homework assignments
Submission of a completed manuscript (i.e. approved for submission by lecturer and research paper supervisor)
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught each semester.
The course is taught: in blocks.
General note: Course for RECETOX PhD students. In case of free capacity, also for others.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 8 weeks with 6 hrs per week.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Course for RECETOX PhD students. In case of free capacity, also for others.
Teacher's information
In order to qualify, a work-in-progress manuscript which does not require any additional research, lab work, analyses, etc. must be submitted at registration. This is to ensure that the course participant will not be hindered by any external factors for the duration of the course. A copy of the manuscript in an as-is state must be submitted for evaluation, approval shall be granted at the lecturer’s discretion, largely based on the submitted manuscript draft.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Autumn 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, Spring 2023, Autumn 2023, Spring 2024, Autumn 2024, Spring 2025.
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