Scientific Workshop 2800-EN-L1-MET-K-SW

Topics to be discussed include
 The scientific writing process: from research question to thesis
 The structure of scientific texts; IMRAD and other structures
 Libraries and their resources; online libraries; digital repositories
 Literature review
 Evaluating sources: how to check the reliability of your source
 Using scientific reviews and existing literature to position your work
 Bibliography management tools (e.g., Zotero, Mendeley)
 Crafting a compelling narrative; principles of clarity, conciseness, and
cohesion.
 Scientific ethics: authorship, contributorship, and introduction to open
science
 Plagiarism: discussing the law; what is plagiarism; what is auto-
plagiarism; what has to be quoted
 Artificial intelligence: what is it and what is its proper use in scientific
writing?
 From scientific to popular writing: learning how to address various
audiences

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

Workshop dedicated to development of skills in scientific writing

Course coordinators

William Graham Claytor VI

Learning outcomes

Effects of learning:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will understand:
 the standard structures of scientific texts
 the function and scope of library catalogs, online databases, and digital
repositories relevant to Archaeology
 the principles for evaluating the reliability of scientific sources
 the definition of plagiarism and why it must be avoided
 the ethical principles of scientific writing, including the proper uses of
AI
 the key differences between scientific and popular writing
And students will be able to:
 formulate research questions and develop theses
 conduct literature reviews and synthesize existing research
 use bibliography management tools (e.g., Zotero, Mendeley) efficiently
to collect, organize, and format references
 craft a compelling scientific narrative by applying principles of clarity,
conciseness, and logical flow
 write a structured abstract and a comprehensive summary/conclusion

 properly cite sources and compile a bibliography according to standard
academic principles
 adapt complex scientific content for a non-specialist audience

Assessment criteria

Course attendance: in order to complete the course, a maximum of two
absences are allowed.
Students will be evaluated based on their preparation, engagement in class, and
performance of all assignments.

Additional information

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