scientific Writing

a.      Scientific Writing

RPKPS

Rencana Program dan Kegiatan Pembelajaran Semester

1.      Course                             : Scientific Writing

2.      Code/Credit                    : KIG 241/3

3.      Pre-requisit                      :  Academic Writing

4.      Status                              : Required

5.      Course Description

While all scientists are required to conduct research for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals, few of us get much formal instruction on how to do this effectively. Although all scientists learn how to write in this style over time, through trial and error, the process does not need to be so difficult. In this course we will provide insight into the scientific writing process, hopefully cutting down both the time and effort required to produce a quality piece of work for submission to the journal of the students’ choice.

6.      Objectives

To improve the students’ written communication skills, specifically in regards to papers intended for peer-review and publication in journals. Improve students’ English writing skills through instruction and practice.

7.      Course  Learning Outcomes

The students be able and mastering concept of scientific writing.

-  Understand the goal of the course

-  Recognize Style, Methods, and Results

- Understand the Introduction, Discussion, and Referencing

- Recognize Abstract, Submission, In-Class Critique

8.      Material

8.1. Introduction of scientific writing

a.        Style, Methods, Result

8.3 Introduction, Discussion, and Referencing

8.4 Abstract, Submission, In-Class Critique

9.      Evaluation                      

Daily test : Discussion

Mid term

Final exam

Projects : weekly projetcs

10.  Materials, source, and Reference

·          Day. 2011. How to write and publish a scientific paper. 7th ed. Greenwood. 300 p.

·         Day. 2011. Scientific English: A Guide for Scientists and Other Professionals. 3rd ed. Greenwood. 224p.

·         Harmon and Gross. 2010. The Craft of Scientific Communication. Chicago. 225 p. (recommended for graduate students)

·         Fulwiler. 2002. College Writing: A Personal Approach to Academic Writing. 3rd ed. Boynton / Cook. 245 p.

·         Zinsser. 1988. Writing to Learn. Harper & Row. 255 p.

11. Weekly lesson plan

Weekly	Courese learning Outcome (7)	Topic  (8)	Sub- Topic	Teaching Methood	Students’ Activities	Lecturer’s Activities	Teaching Media	Assesment	Source
1	Understand the goal of the course	Introduction of scientific writing	What is scientific communication?. What is a scientific story? Writing style Preparing and choosing your figures	Interactive Discussion	Listening, asking	Explaning the material	Book LCD Projector Laptop	going on process
2,3 ,4,5	Recognize Style, Methods, and Results	Style, Methods, and Results	Determining your questions, hypotheses, and objectives General writing style Writing your methods Finishing your results	Interactive Discussion	Listening and reading the material,	Explaining the material Answer the students’ question	Book LCD Projector Laptop	going on process
,6,7,8,9	Understand the Introduction, Discussion, and Referencing	Introduction, Discussion, and Referencing	Writing an introduction to your study Writing your discussion and conclusions. Referencing your work	Interactive Discussion	Listening, asking	Explaining the material Answer the students’ question	Book LCD Projector Laptop	going on process
10,11,12,13,14	Recognize Abstract, Submission, In-Class Critique	Abstract, Submission, In-Class Critique	Writing and abstract  Submitting your paper, writing a cover letter	Interactive Discussion	Listening and reading the material,	Explaining the material Answer the students’ question	Book LCD Projector Laptop	going on process