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How to Write Scientific Texts
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:48:29
Abstract
The 4 hour lecture covers the basics of writing & presenting a scientific text. The focus will be on the structure and elements of a scientific text and not on the language. Citation rules, good practice of scientific writing and an overview on software tools will be part of the training.The lecture will be thought on two afternoons. Some exercises will be built into the lecture.
Objective
Knowledge on structure and content of a scientific text. The course further is arranged to stimulate a discussion on how to properly write a legible scientific text versus writing an interesting novel. We will further discuss the practice of properly citing and critically reflect on recent plagiarism allegations.
Content
* Topic 1: Structure of a Scientific Text (The Title, the author list, the abstract, State-of-the Art, the "in this paper" paragraph, the scientific part, the summary, Equations, Figures). * Topic 2: Power Point Presentations. * Topic 3: Citation Rules and Citation Software. * Topic 4: Guidelines for Research Integrity.
Resources
Literature
ETH "Citation Etiquette", see www.plagiate.ethz.ch . ETH Guidlines on "Guidelines for Research Integrity", see www.ee.ethz.ch > Education > > Contacts, links & documents > Forms and documents > Brochures / guides.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , MSC , WBZ
- Frequency
- Semesterly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| seminar | How to Write Scientific Texts |
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4 h semesterly |
Offered In
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Bachelor's Project (The Bachelor's Thesis is the final part of the bachelor's program and should therefore only be taken in the semester in which the bachelor's diploma is acquired. The minimum requirement for enrollment is the successful completion of: - basic examination (examination blocks A+B) and - subjects of the second year (examination blocks 1-3))
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