Engineering Physics MA, Scientific Writing and Research Methods, 6 credits

Aim

The student will develop their ability to select scientific methods, critically evaluate and communicate scientific works.

Course objectives

After the course the student shall be able to:
- apply proven methods to write scientific papers,
- search and review scientific literature,
- communicate scientific results, both orally and in writing,
- formulate research problems,
- create a project plan based on a research problem,
- select a scientific methodology for a given research problem,
- reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of different scientific methods,
- discuss ethical and societal aspects of research results.

Content

- Introduction to scientific methodology
- Project planning based on a scientific problem formulation
- Current trends
- Evaluating of scientific methods
- Scientific publications
- Scientific writing
- Literature search
- Oral presentation

Entry requirements

Engineering Physics MA, Project I in Materials Science, 6 credits.

Selection rules and procedures

The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.

Teaching form

Lectures, seminars and self-studies.

Examination form

P101: Written report and oral presentation, 4 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.
Scientific article and oral presentation of own research work.

S101: Series of seminars, 2 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U) or Pass (G)
Discussion of project plan and chosen research methodology, as well as analysis and discussion of published article.

Grading criteria for the subject can be found at www.miun.se/gradingcriteria.

The examiner has the right to offer alternative examination arrangements to students who have been granted the right to special support by Mid Sweden University’s disabilities adviser.

Examination restrictions

Students are entitled to three examination opportunities within one year according to the examination format given in this version of the course syllabus. After the one-year period, the examination format given in the most recent version of the course syllabus applies.

Grading system

Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.

Other information

This course is only given within study programs such that the research work is conducted within another parallel course.