Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years (1.8.2018-31.7.2020), which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course, the students will be able to
-understand better the concept of the scientific conference and publishing practices
-apply strategies to meet expectations of the academic community when presenting research in conferences and other academic contexts
-identify and apply features characteristic of academic language relevant for presenting research
-select tools for different types of presentations
-analyse and improve own presenting practices and performances, as well as give and receive peer feedback
-locate services offered to researchers at Aalto University and other research networks
Credits: 1
Schedule: 14.04.2020 - 19.05.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Teemu Leinonen
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Teemu Leinonen, Signe-Anita Lindgren
Contact information for the course (valid 13.04.2020-21.12.2112):
We use the forum for general discussion. You may also contact:
Teemu Leinonen @aalto.fi
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Academic speaking and writing principles
Oral and written presentation skills
Publishing practices
Conference discourses and practices
Posters, papers
Panels, elevator speeches
Researchers' social network services
Aalto University’s services for researchersApplies in this implementation:
- Academic speaking and writing principles
- Oral and written presentation skills
- Publishing practices
- Conference discourses and practices
- Posters, papers
- Panels, elevator speeches
- Researchers' social network services
- Aalto University’s services for researchers
- Academic speaking and writing principles
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Active participation (min. 80% presence), completion of all pre- and post-seminar tasks as instructed including, e.g., presentations about own research (oral presentations will be videoed for self-evaluation and for peer- and teacher feedback)
Applies in this implementation:
- Active participation (min. 80% presence)
- Completion of tasks between the classes as instructed
- Presentations about own research (oral presentations with a video conference
- Active participation (min. 80% presence)
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
2 ECTS, 54h (instruction 20-27h + independent work 27-34h, of which appr. 5-10h prior to the first session)
Applies in this implementation:
1 ECTS, 27h
- Classroom (video) instruction: 12h
- Independent work 15h
- Classroom (video) instruction: 12h
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
provided by the teachers and the course participants
Applies in this implementation:
Provided by the teachers and the course participants.
FURTHER INFORMATION
- Teacher: Teemu Leinonen
- Teacher: Signe-Anita Lindgren