•   Writing Scientific Reports in English 5E00EK30-3005 24.08.2021-30.11.2021  3 cr  (21IENVE) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course unit
    After completing the course students have achieved the following skills realistic evaluation of one’s own language (English) learning skills, accessing information from a wide range of sources, critical evaluation of information and competence in scientific reporting.
    Course contents
    The students will practice producing reports which are logically structured, cover sufficient and relevant content, include appropriately labelled graphics, follow the norms for referencing and lay-out, and are written in clear and accurate English.

    The students will develop their skills in summarising, paraphrasing and synthesise source materials.
    Assessment criteria
    Satisfactory

    The student writes in comprehensible English on the whole and shows some awareness of the norms for scientific writing; references to source materials are included.

    Good

    Student's English is mainly formal and clear; reports meet norms for scientific writing, references to source materials are incorporated consistently, source materials are adequately paraphrased.

    Excellent

    Student's English is mainly formal and accurate; reports meet norms for scientific writing, references to source materials are incorporated consistently and in a variety of ways, source materials are adequately paraphrased.

    Name of lecturer(s)

    Hilda Szabo

    Recommended or required reading

    TAMK reporting guide.

    Planned learning activities and teaching methods

    The students start writing reports immediately and are guided in how to write reports in accordane with TAMK reporting guide.

    Assessment methods and criteria

    The assessement is based on
    active participation (monitored by Emmanuel Abruquah) 20 points
    report on circular economy (asssessed by Emmanuel Abruquh) 30 points
    soil science report (assessed by Taru Owston) 50 points. Final decision made in the first class.

    Language of instruction

    English

    Timing

    24.08.2021 - 30.11.2021

    Registration

    09.08.2021 - 31.08.2021

    Credits

    3 cr

    Group(s)

    21IENVE

    Teacher(s)

    Taru Owston, Emmanuel Abruquah

    Unit, in charge

    Environmental Engineering

    Degree programme(s)

    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering, Open University of Applied Sciences

    Office

    TAMK Main Campus

    Evaluation scale

    0-5

    Completion alternatives

    If a student has been writing scientific reports before they can show samples of their work and answer questions to demonstrate their understanding of referencing, chapters, the use of tables and figures, introductions and conclusions.

    Training and labour cooperation

    The students can use the reports to demonstrate the skill in report writing when they apply for internships.

    Exam schedule

    No exams. The assessment based on the work done in Moodle and reports produced. Students receive their grade at the end of the semester. They can upgrade this grade by showing the teachers a better report they have written during the following semester (specific deadline will be given).

    International connections

    International class. The principles of scientific reporting apply everywhere in the scientifc world.

    Students use of time and load

    Two hours of contact teaching each week and roughly three hours of individual work (information search, writing, watching videos). Note that the Soil Science report takes more time, it is part of the Soil Science course, too.

    Content periodicity

    1) Period 1 Circular economy report completed. Layout of a report, in-text references, list of references, tables and graphs
    2) Period 2 Soil Science report completed: Structure of a lab report, describing methods, research questions (integrated with the Soil Science course)

    Assessment criteria
    Not approved

    Work not completed according to the assessment criteria

    Satisfactory

    The student writes in comprehensible English on the whole and shows some awareness of the norms for scientific writing; references to source materials are included.

    Good

    Tasks are completed in time and participation is active. Student's English is mainly formal and clear; reports meet norms for scientific writing, references to source materials are incorporated consistently, source materials are adequately paraphrased.

    Excellent

    Tasks are completed in time and participation is active. Student's English is mainly formal and clear; reports meet norms for scientific writing, references to source materials are incorporated consistently, source materials are adequately paraphrased.