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The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian or English

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student

  • has in-depth knowledge about a selected ecological topic.
  • can describe the IMRaD-model.
  • knows the rules for references.
  • knows method to identify predatory journals and reliable scientific journals.
  • can describe ethical guidelines for publication of research findings.

Skills

Students in Coastal Ecology, master's programme:

The student

  • can analyze critically, reflect on and communicate research findings related to ecological topics.
  • can communicate in writing at a level expected for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals, in english.
  • can use the IMRaD-model.
  • can use references correctly.
  • can use method to identify predatory journals and reliable scientific journals.

Students in the profession-oriented master's programme with integrated practical-pedagogical education, biology track:

The student

  • can analyze critically, reflect on and communicate research findings related to ecological topics.
  • can communicate in writing at a level expected for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals, either in Norwegian or in English
  • can assess the quality of reports written by biology students
  • can use the IMRaD-model.
  • can use references correctly.
  • can use method to identify predatory journals and reliable scientific journals.

General competence

The student

  • can acquire professional knowledge through the use of scientific articles.
  • can communicate central subject matter orally and in writing in English.
  • can plan and complete a written assignment.
  • can seek and accept guidance.

Contents

The aim of the course is that the students will learn to write a scientific article, and to improve their writing skills. Students will practice critical thinking, reading and writing e.g. by preparing a scientific article during the course. The course will also focus on ethical and practical guidelines and criteria for the publication of research.

Teaching and learning methods

The course includes lectures and workshops. Instruction will be given in English, but if only Norwegian-speaking students attend, the teaching language will be Norwegian. Information will be given in Canvas at the start of the course.

The course has an expected workload of 135 hours.

Examination requirements

  • Minimum 70 percent attendance in classes.
  • Oral test must be passed.

More information is provided in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Examinations

During the course, students must prepare a scientific article, which must be submitted for assessment. Scope: 3,000 words (+/- 10 %). All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.

Grade: pass/fail.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.

Admission Requirement if given as a free-standing course

As admission to the master's program/PPU
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