SCI 202 - Research Communication

1 credit hour - One hour lecture weekly, one term.
Explore the process of communicating research results to a range of audiences, focusing on scientific journal articles and oral or poster presentations at scientific conferences. Critique existing articles and presentations to refine your own list of best practices for research communication. Examine research results to write, edit, and submit for publication a scientific journal article and become a published author. Design a research presentation to present during the course or at a regional conference in your field.

Prerequisite(s): SCI 201 or permission of department.

Course Outcomes:

Describe the purposes of the key parts of peer-reviewed journal papers and approaches to writing these sections.
Create well-structured figures including titles, figure legends, and statistics.
Conduct a literature review and create a thorough and properly formatted references section.
Critique peer work constructively.
Write a research paper containing the components necessary for submission to a peer-reviewed journal.
Design a presentation on a research topic and deliver an effective oral presentation.