By the end of this course, you will be able to
Identify the main characteristics of scientific writing, recognize the main components of a scientific paper, and explore where to find and how to read scientific papers.
Identify how to compile and integrate sources in a scientific paper, write the different sections that relate to this scientific paper, and reference sources correctly.
Determine how to write the abstract, choose the research title, and use compelling titles. Then, you will learn to edit, revise, and proofread the final manuscript.
Course details
- 3 h 2 m/41 lessons
- Last updated: 23/7/2023
- Course completion certificate
Course Content
Introduction
Scientific Writing Definition
The Different Types of Scientific Manuscripts
Characteristics of Scientific Writings
The Components of an Empirical Scientific Paper
Introduction
Scientific Writing Definition
Characteristics of Scientific Writings
The Different Types of Scientific Manuscripts
The Components of an Empirical Scientific Paper
Where to Look for Scientific Articles
Types of Sources
How to Read and Evaluate Scientific Articles
Choosing the Research Topic
Research Problem
Writing the Research Problem
Compiling Sources
Writing the Literature Review
Structuring Your Literature Review
Synthesizing Sources
The Research Gap
Writing the Purpose Statement
Characteristics of a Good Purpose Statement
Writing the Research Question
Writing the Hypothesis
Characteristics of a Good Hypothesis
Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism
Citation Cycle
Writing the Methodology
Identifying a Sample for Your Study
Non-random Sample
Instruments of Qualitative Research
Reliability and Validity
Data Analysis
Ethical Considerations
Writing the Results and Discussion
Content
Structuring Results
Things to Avoid While Writing the Results
Writing the Discussion
Writing the Conclusion
Writing the Abstract
Choosing the Research Title
Effective Titles
Revising, Editing and Proofreading Your Paper
Course Wrap Up
About this course
Researchers in all fields may take years, spend money, and make a great effort to deliver a message through their scientific manuscripts. Therefore, this course is prepared to help you learn how to write a scientific manuscript professionally. It tackles the characteristics of scientific writing, how to read scientific papers, write the different sections of a scientific paper, and reference sources, in addition to editing, revising, and proofreading the final manuscript.
Course requirements and prerequisites
This course requires: - English level (B2/upper intermediate) or above. - Basic knowledge of scientific research and scientific writing. - Basic knowledge of using research tools such as Google Scholar and EKB.
Mentor
Hend El-Sheikh
Assistant Lecturer of English at Nile University
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