Course - Scientific writing course in Global Health - NRS8004
NRS8004 - Scientific writing course in Global Health
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment and oral examination
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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| Oral examination |
Course content
By the end of the course, participants should be well on the way to producing a draft of their research paper. In addition, they will learn more about the writing and publication process.
Learning outcome
The course covers themes that promote knowledge about the writing process in connection with publishing scientific articles in relevant journals:
- Disciplinary-specific communication
- The structure of an article - the necessary parts and order
- Techniques for getting your message across to your reader
- Language use in scientific articles
- Response - giving and receiving
- The publication process
- Grant writing
Learning methods and activities
The course consists of lectures and activities in small groups and pairs, as well as individual writing time and one-to-one feedback from the instructor. Between the course blocks, participants should send their work to the instructor for additional feedback and follow-up. The course will not be held if the total number of attending students is below 5 participants.
Compulsory assignments
- Draft of scientific paper
Recommended previous knowledge
Participants should have finished a literature search and data analyses for a scientific paper. They should have also completed a draft of part of an article that they can work on during the course.
Required previous knowledge
The course is open to PhD candidates who are members of the Norwegian Research School of Global health. Registration through NRSGH webpage: https://www.ntnu.edu/nrsgh/nrsgh8004
The maximum number of participants is 16. Applicants who already have a draft of their manuscript will be given priority.
Contact: Elin Yli Dvergsdal - elin.y.dvergsdal@ntnu.no
Course materials
Participants must bring a copy of a published primary research article published in a recognized journal - preferably from a journal they would like to publish in. (NOTE: The participants must NOT be one of the authors of the published article.) They should also bring a draft of an article (or part of an article) that they can work on during the course. Both of the texts should also be sent to the course instructor one week before the course commences. Other material will be handed out during the course. Recommended reading: Nygaard, Lynn (2015). Writing for scholars. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRS8001 | 2.5 | SPRING 2018 | |
| MH8000 | 0.5 | AUTUMN 2020 | |
| SMED8007 | 0.5 | AUTUMN 2020 | |
| HFEL8000 | 1.0 | AUTUMN 2021 | |
| HFEL8001 | 1.0 | AUTUMN 2021 |
Version: 1
Credits:
3.0 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Health Science
- Medicine
Department with academic responsibility
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment and oral examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Oral examination
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Assignment
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Oral examination
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Assignment
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"