IDENTIFYING DATA 2019_20
Subject (*) SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATION Code 19625201
Study programme
Fermented Beverages (2014)
 Cycle 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
3 Optional
Language
Anglès
Department Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Coordinator
PORTILLO GUISADO, MARIA DEL CARMEN
 E-mail carmen.portillo@urv.cat
Lecturers
PORTILLO GUISADO, MARIA DEL CARMEN
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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
 CT1 Desenvolupar l’autonomia suficient per a treballar en projectes d’investigació i col·laboracions científiques o tecnològiques dins el seu àmbit temàtic.
 CT5 Comunicar idees complexes de manera efectiva a tot tipus d’audiències.
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

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
 CT1 L’estudiant planifica i desenvolupa de forma autònoma, organitzada i científica el projecte. (Procés)
L’estudiant genera un document científic en estructura i continguts. (Memòria / Informe
L’estudiant presenta i defensa el treball (davant un tribunal, en el cas del TFM). (Defensa
 CT5 Produir un text de qualitat, sense errors gramaticals i ortogràfics, amb una presentació formal acurada i un ús adequat i coherent de les convencions formals i bibliogràfiques. (Qualitat)
Construir un text estructurat, clar, cohesionat, ric i d’extensió adequada, amb capacitat per transmetre idees complexes. (Construcció del discurs)
Produir un text adequat a la situació comunicativa, consistent i persuasiu, amb capacitat per transmetre idees complexes. (Eficàcia)
Usar els mecanismes de comunicació no verbal i els recursos expressius de la veu necessaris per fer una bona intervenció oral. (Comunicació no verbal i ús de la veu)
Construir un discurs estructurat, clar, cohesionat, ric i d’extensió adequada, amb capacitat per transmetre idees complexes. (Construcció del discurs)
Produir un discurs persuasiu, consistent i precís, amb capacitat per fer entenedores idees complexes i interactuar de manera efectiva amb l’auditori. (Eficàcia)
Type C Code Learning outcomes

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 cv writing and presentation

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
 Hours outside the classroom
 (**) Total hours
Introductory activities
A7
A9
 1 2 3
Scientific and/or communication events
A7
A9
CT1
CT5
 3 6 9
Problem solving, exercises in the classroom
A7
A9
 2 6 8
Practical cases/ case studies in the classroom
A7
A9
 5 15 20
Presentations / oral communications
A7
A9
CT5
 6 24 30
Personal attention
4 0 4
 
Oral tests
A7
A9
CT5
 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
Scientific and/or communication events Theory of research and communication
Problem solving, exercises in the classroom Problem solving in the classroom
Practical cases/ case studies in the classroom Poster and presentation preparation
Presentations / oral communications Presentation of your own work
Personal attention

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

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Problem solving, exercises in the classroom
A7
A9
 Classroom exrcises 10
Practical cases/ case studies in the classroom
A7
A9
 Short presentations in the classroom 10
Presentations / oral communications
A7
A9
CT5
 Poster presentatation 30
Oral tests
A7
A9
CT5
 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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