LC-1350 - Writing Doctoral Research for Engineering and Science (w) D, Lecture (H1), 4.9.2023-11.10.2023

Topic outline

• Select topic Welcome to WDR, Period 1!

  Welcome to WDR, Period 1!
  
  

  	Important! The research paper that you are currently writing forms a core part of this course. That means you need to be writing a paper (=research article or dissertation text) when you come to this course.

  
  

  Instructor: Diane Pilkinton-Pihko, Ph.D.

  Reach me via diane.pilkinton-pihko@aalto.fi. Subject: LC-1350 or WDR.
  

  As a group, I'll communicate with you via MyC "Announcements"

  To navigate this course site, click the menu button in the top left corner (orange box with three white lines). From the grey left-hand menu, find all materials and assignments, submission boxes, and forum activities by entering each section. 
  

  If you cannot find materials or instructions you "think you should be able to find", please let me know and I'll check the settings one more time and/or help you find them.

  I'll be updating MyC throughout the course, as needed. If you come across erroneous dates or dead links, please let me know.
  

  • Select activity Announcements

    

    Announcements Forum
  • Select activity General discussion

    

    General discussion Forum

  • Select activity General course information

    

    General course information Page

    Weekly Workshops are held on campus (Mondays and Wednesdays 12.30-15.45). In addition, students complete weekly assignments according to strict deadlines. This course applies a flipped-class approach (e.g., prep-work to be completed before coming to class).
    

    A needs survey will be distributed to students who receive a place on the course. To be completed before the course begins.
    

    First meeting 4 September 12.30- 

    For successful participation, you need to bring your own draft text to class, be prepared to work on your text and receive and provide peer-feedback.
    3 ECTs = 81 hrs/6 weeks --> Reserve approx. 13.5 hrs/week for this course in your schedule.
    

    Please see syllabus and SISU for more information.
    

  • Select activity Writing Needs Survey

    Not available unless: You are a(n) Student

    

    Writing Needs Survey URL

    Before the course starts, complete this survey to inform the instructor on your academic writing needs.

  • Select activity Course schedule

    Not available unless: You are a(n) Student

    

    Course schedule Page
  • Select activity Main assignment specifications

    Not available unless: You are a(n) Student

    

    Main assignment specifications File PDF
  • Select activity Connect Remotely

    Connect Remotely