EXT-7107 Scientific and Technical Writing

COURSE OUTLINES FALL, 2020-2021

Course Title: EXT-7107 Scientific and Technical Writing

Course Code: EXT-7107

Credit Hours: 3(2-1)

Instructor: Saima Sadaf, Assistant Professor (for theory classes)

Email: [email protected]

DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES

This is 3 credit hours course which is designed to understand the different styles of scientific writing

Objectives

At the completion of this course, the students will be able to:

Apply scientific writing skills in their fields.
Identify various formats of research report writing
Develop report writing and presentation skills
Present research reports at appropriate forums

READINGS

Hofman, A. H. 2009. Scientific Writing and Communication: Papers, Proposals, and Presentations. Oxford University Press, USA.
APA. 2009. Publication Manual of the Americam Psychological Association (6th Edition). APA ; USA.
Council of Science Editors. 2006. Scientific Style and Format: the CSE Manual for Authors, Editors, And Publishers (CSE, Scientific Style and Format).

Wallwork, A. 2011. English for writing Research Papers. Springer New York Dordrecht Heidelberg London.

4.Gustavii, B. 2008. How to write and illustrate scientific papers? (2nd edition). Cambridge University Press, UK.

CONTENTS

Writing as means of communication in professional and scientific fields. Parts (structure and contents) of a scholarly manuscript, from title to appendix. Differences between scientific and general audience writing. Alternative requirements and formats of synopses, thesis, technical articles and research papers. How to write a research paper? Introduction to American Psychological Association (APA) and Council of Biological Editors (CBE) style manuals

Weeks	Topics and readings
1	Orientation, concept of communication, written communication
2	Writing as means of communication in professional and scientific fields
3	Writing as means of communication in professional and scientific fields
4	Parts (structure and contents) of a scholarly manuscript, from title to appendix
5	Parts (structure and contents) of a scholarly manuscript, from title to appendix
6	Differences between scientific and general audience writing
7	Differences between scientific and general audience writing
8	Review of mid exam course
9	Mid Exams
10	Alternative requirements and formats of synopses
11	Alternative requirements and formats of thesis
12	Alternative requirements and formats of technical articles and research papers
13	writing a research paper
14	Introduction to American Psychological Association (APA)
15	Introduction to American Psychological Association (APA)
16	Introduction to Council of Biological Editors (CBE) style manuals
17	Final Exam