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How to Write Scientific Texts
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:15:33
Abstract
The four-hour course covers the basics of writing and presenting scientific work. The focus is on the structure and the main elements of a scientific text rather than the language. Citation rules, good practice of scientific writing and hints to convince the audience are part of the course.
Objective
- Knowledge on structure and content of scientific texts and presentations - Stimulation of a discussion on how to write a scientific text versus an interesting novel or news article - Discussion of the practice of proper citing and scientific integrity
Content
The block course cover the following topics: - Structure of Scientific Texts (title, author list, abstract, state-of-the-art, "in this paper" paragraph, scientific part, summary) - Structure of Scientific Presentations - Format/Style of Scientific Elements (figures, equations, tables) - Citation Rules and Scientific Integrity The lecture will be given in two parts on two afternoons. Some exercises will be built into the lecture.
Resources
Literature
ETH "Citation Etiquette", see https://ethz.ch/students/en/studies/performance-assessments/plagiarism.html ETH "Scientific Integrity", see https://ethz.ch/en/research/ethics-and-animal-welfare/research-integrity.html
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , MSC , WBZ
- Frequency
- Semesterly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
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How to Write Scientific Texts
The block course will take place on the following dates:
07.11.2023, 16:15-18:00
14.11.2023, 16:15-18:00
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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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