Your scientific text – convincing and relevant

Abstract

A scientific text consists of different parts, each of which fulfils a specific purpose. In this course you will learn how a scientific text is structured and how you can best present your scientific results through good argumentation.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the course, you will be able to

• identify content, textual and linguistic elements that support your argument,

• structure your own scientific text in such a way that the content is in the right part and the reader’s questions are answered in the right place,

• relate your own text and thus your scientific findings to other texts,

• understand that there are subject-specific conventions.

Content

• What does scientific argumentation mean?

• Structure and components of a scientific text (IMRad structure).

• Laying the foundations for a trustworthy and objective text.

• Convincing readers of you own scientific position.

Location

• Online
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Target audience

Language

Comment

You can find the registration for the course under “Open activity webpage”.

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