Learning outcomes

Students will be able to conduct bibliographical research, find relevant information in scientific articles and take a critical look at scientific information.

Goals

The aim of this course is to enable students to master the basics of scientific communication and bibliographical research. Ultimately, the aim of this course is to enable students to communicate about their research work in a way that is appropriate to the audience. 

Content

This course will cover the various means of scientific communication: scientific articles, abstracts, posters, powerpoint presentations and oral presentations. Based on classroom exercises, students will be encouraged to communicate or popularise scientific data for different target audiences. 

Table of contents

1. Scientific communication 
2. Writing an abstract
3. Poster presentation  
4. Preparing an oral presentation

Assessment method

The scientific communication examination will take the form of a 5-minute oral presentation on the student's placement project, followed by a question and answer session. 
 
The exact arrangements for the assessment are subject to change when exam timetables are drawn up, depending on the practical constraints that the faculty administration may face, or in the event of illness/force majeure/employment with a placement, or because of the health situation linked to the coronavirus.

Language of instruction

French