NWI-IBC035
Academic Writing for Computing Scientists
Course infoSchedule
Course moduleNWI-IBC035
Credits (ECTS)3
CategoryBA (Bachelor)
Language of instructionEnglish
Offered byRadboud University; Faculty of Science; Informatica en Informatiekunde;
Lecturer(s)
Coordinator
dr. B. Smelik
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Lecturer
dr. B. Smelik
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Contactperson for the course
dr. B. Smelik
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Examiner
dr. B. Smelik
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Academic year2022
Period
KW1  (05/09/2022 to 06/11/2022)
Starting block
KW1/  KW2
Course mode
full-time
RemarksFor 3rd years students of Computing Science. This course is offered in the first as well as the second quarter.
Registration using OSIRISYes
Course open to students from other facultiesNo
Pre-registrationNo
Waiting listYes
Placement procedureIn order of Study programme
ExplanationIn order of Study programme
Aims
After the course you will be able to:
- analyze the structure of a scientific article;
- recognize a well written scientific article;
- substantiate why a scientific article is well written or not;
- write parts of a scientific article that meet the requirements of your scientific field;
- apply clear and effective language in scientific articles.
Content
A scientific text adheres to different requirements than popular texts, columns, or policy notes. In this course we will analyze scientific texts in the field of Computing Science. We will discuss structure, design and the language used in those articles. For which target group are you going to write and what does that mean for your text? When do you use passive forms, when can you use active sentences? How do you display results and how can you guide the reader through the discussion of those results?
These are all questions that will be addressed. You will also have to write pieces of a scientific article yourself. 
 


Instructional Modes
We will discuss articles and all assignments in small groups. Part of the course is that you give feedback on assignments made by other students.
Level
Bachelor
Presumed foreknowledge

Test information
You will work on your own dossier during the course. For this dossier you will receive a grade X.
In addition you will receive a grade Y for the final assignment.

Both grades count equally: (A+B)/2= final grade for the course.
Specifics
Attention!

You have two options to follow this course: in the first quarter OR in the second quarter.

Meetings are mandatory. If you miss more than one meeting, you will receive a replacement assignment to compensate for the missed discussions.
If your are unable to attend due to circumstances, please inform the lecturer (preferably in advance!). 

You have to register for a group, these groups are linked to a timetable. Please make sure you are able to attend. 




 
Required materials
Handouts
The materials will be handed out during the course.

Instructional modes
Course
Attendance MandatoryYes

Tests
Written assignment
Test weight1
Test typeAssignment
OpportunitiesBlock KW1, Block KW2

Participation
Test weight1
Test typeParticipation
OpportunitiesBlock KW1