MF9340 – Scientific writing and publishing
Course description
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
This course support the Ph.D. students at the Faculty of medicine in their efforts to write and publish scientific articles.
The course was previously integrated into the compulsory 10 credit course in methods (MF9000E - Research methods in medicine and health sciences: Introductory course), before this was restructured to a 5 credit unit.
Learning outcome
The aim of the course is twofold. The participants will:
1) learn simple and robust writing methods to improve their writing ability over time, and
2) gain insight into scientific publishing, in preparation of the demanding publishing processes implied in the Ph.D. studies.
Admission
Ph.D. candidates and students at the Medical Student Research Programme will get first priority to the course. The maximum number of participant is 50
Prerequisites
Formal prerequisite knowledge
No obligatory prerequisites beyond the minimum requirements for entrance to higher education in Norway.
Teaching
The course is a one day course and includes lectures, conversations and practical exercises.
NB! You have to participate in at least 80 % of the teaching. Attendance at lectures will be registered.
Examination
The will be no course exam, but attendance through the entire course is required. Grading: pass/fail.
Explanations and appeals
Evaluation
The course is subject to continuous evaluation. At regular intervals we also ask students to participate in a more comprehensive evaluation.