IDENTIFYING DATA 2016_17
Subject (*) SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATION Code 19625201
Study programme
Fermented Beverages (2014)
 Cycle 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
3 Optional 2Q
Language
Anglès
Department Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Coordinator
MAS BARON, ALBERTO
 E-mail albert.mas@urv.cat
Lecturers
MAS BARON, ALBERTO
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General description and relevant information General methods of communication

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A7 Plan, design and develop either a scientific/research project or a technological project related to the production of fermented drinks
 A9 Manage information and knowledge using the scientific and technical literature in the field of food science and technology
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 B6 Clearly and effectively communicate of information, ideas, problems and solutions in public or in a specific technical field
Type C Code Competences Nuclear
 C1 Have an intermediate mastery of a foreign language, preferably English

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A7 Comunicar i presentar resultats d'investigació
Establir una hipòtesis i objectius de treball per el disseny d'una tèsis doctoral.
 A9 Establir una hipòtesis i objectius de treball per el disseny d'una tèsis doctoral.
Comunicar resultats científics en anglès.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 B6 Understand that non-verbal language is appropriate to verbal discourse.
Plan their communications: generate ideas, search for information, select and order the information, make schemes, determine the type of audience and the objectives of the communication, etc.
Make interesting and persuasive presentations.
Analyze, appraise and respond to the questions they are asked during an oral presentation.
Type C Code Learning outcomes
 C1 Explain and justify briefly their opinions and projects.

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Scientific research The research process:
Background and sources of information
Hypothesis
Thesis develoment
Methods and results
Evidences and claims
Research Communication Meetings: Oral presentations
Meetoings: Posters
Articles and short notes
Reviews and books
Peer review.
Communication and presentation techniques Posters
Oral presentations.
Inserció professional Ètica professional.
Com buscar feina
Autoocupació i emprenedoria
Elaboració del CV
Entrevista de treball. Role-Play
Noves competències, noves professions
Creativitat

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
 Hours outside the classroom
 (**) Total hours
Introductory activities
A7
A9
 1 2 3
Lecture
A7
A9
B6
 3 6 9
Problem solving, classroom exercises
A7
A9
 2 6 8
Practicums/Case studies
B6
C1
 5 15 20
Presentations / expositions
A7
A9
B6
C1
 6 24 30
Personal tuition
4 0 4
 
Oral tests
A7
A9
B6
C1
 1 0 1
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities Subject presentation
Lecture Theory of research and communication
Problem solving, classroom exercises Problem solving in the classroom
Practicums/Case studies Poster and presentation preparation
Presentations / expositions Presentation of your own work
Personal tuition

Personalized attention
Description
Students could contact with Alñbert Mas by e-mail and make appointments

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Problem solving, classroom exercises
A7
A9
 Classroom exrcises 10
Practicums/Case studies
B6
C1
 Short presentations in the classroom 10
Presentations / expositions
A7
A9
B6
C1
 Poster presentatation 30
Oral tests
A7
A9
B6
C1
 Written and oral presentation 50
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

This subject is evaluated by continuous assessment and the grade that is given is definitive. There are no final exams or retakes. The assistance to the classes and the personal activities are compulsory. Justified absences could account up to 20% of the total, although the activities should be recovered in the following class.

Sources of information

Basic

L. Arredondo.  “Cómo hacer presentaciones profesionales”. McGraw Hill.Mexico 1991.

J. Bell.  “Doing your research project”. 3ª edición. Open University Press. 1999.

M.H. Briscoe.  “Preparing scientific illustrations. A guide to better posters, presentations, and publications”. Springer-Verlag, 2º edición. New York 1996.

The CSE Manual for Authors, Editors, and Publishers. “Scientific Style and Format”. Seventh Edition. Style Manual Committee, Council of Science Editors, Reston,VA 2006

M. Davis.  “Scientific papers and presentations”. Academic Press.San Diego,CA 1997

R.A. Day.  “How to write & publish a scientific paper”. 5ª edition. Oryx Press.Canada 1998.

M. Denscombe, P. Oliver & J. Bell. “The Researchers Toolkit: The Good Research Guide, Student Guide to Research Ethics and Learning from Research”. Open University Press.Philadelphia. 2003.

J.L. García-Roldán.  “Cómo elaborar un Proyecto de investigación”. Universidad de Alicante 2003.

J. Gibaldi. “MLA Handbook for writers of research papers”. 6ª edición. The Modern Language Association of America. New York 2003.

T. Greenhalgh. “How to read a paper”. 2ª edición. BMJ Books. 2004.

B. Gustavii. “How to write and illustrate a scientific paper”. Cambridge University Press. 2003. .

G. Hall. “How to present at meetings”. BMJ Books. 2004. “How to write a paper”. G. Hall. BMJ Books. 2004.

G.M. Hall. “How to writte a paper”. 3ª edition. BMJ Publishing Group. London 2003.

C A. Hult, “Researching and Writing in the Sciences and Technology”.Allyn and Bacon,Boston,MA. 1996.

J. Huth, Brogan M, Dancik B, Kommedahl T, Nadziejka D, Robinson P, & Swanson W.1994. “Scientific format and style: The CBE manual for authors, editors, and publishers”.Cambridge:CambridgeUniversity Press.B.S.

Katcher. “Medline: A guide to effective searching”. Ashbury Press.San Francisco 1999.

R. Kumar. “Research Methodology. A step by step guide for beginners”. Sage Publications. Londres 1999.

Manchester Open Learning. “Cómo hacer presentaciones eficaces”.. Ediciones Gestión 2000. Barcelona 1995.

J.R. Matthews, J.M. Bowen & R.W. Mathews. “Successful scientific writing”. 2ª edición.CambridgeUniversity Press 2000.

R. Murray.  “Writing for academic Journals”. Open University Press. 2004.

J. Peat, E. Elliot, L. Baur & V. Keena. “Scientific writing”. BMJ Publishing Group. Londres 2002.

E.M. Phillips & D.S. Pugh  “How to get a Ph. D. A handbook for students and their supervisors”. 4th edition. Open University Press. Philadelphia. 2005.

M. Phillips & R. Murray. “The PhD Pack: How to get a PhD, How to write a Thesis and How to survive your viva”. Open University Press.Philadelphia. 2003.

G. Rugg &Petre, M.The Unwritten Rules of PhD Research.Open University Press.Philadelphia. 2004 P.M.J. Stevens, A.L. Schade, B. Chalk & O. D’A. Slevin. “Understanding research”. Campion Press Limited. Edinburg 1993.

W.Strunk, Jr “The Elements of Style”. Available on line:http://www.bartleby.com/141/

P. Tinkler &Jackson, C. “The Doctoral Examination Process. A Handbook for Students, Examiners and Supervisors”.Open University Press.Philadelphia. 2004

E. Wager, F. Godlee & T. Jefferson. “How to survive peer review”. BMJ Books. 2004.
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