Scientific Presentations Spring 2023

  Wednesdays 10-1 p.m., OAK 105

Semester Dates (January 17, 2023 – April 28, 2023)

Course Description and Objectives

 This is a graduate level course. Competitive upper-level undergraduates are approved to register on a case-by-case basis. You are encouraged to think and seek information independently in a resourceful and critical manner. I will provide handouts and summary notes, but much of the course content can be found through a variety of online and library resources. We will have class discussions about questions on course material. You are strongly encouraged to independently seek supplementary information or clarify concepts through your own information searches. My aim is to provide one possible structural organization for this material and to provide some foundational details that will serve as fodder for you to further explore this massive topic independently.

 Scientific Presentation can be applied to different contexts. The course is intended for Dr. Lee to present standard approaches to communication and presentation, standards of quality, recommendations for approaches, and tools available in the following contexts:

 *Writing includes text and data presentation in text, Figures includes anything with graphics or illustrations

 1.       Writing: Abstracts

2.       Writing: Administrative items (e.g., emails, agendas)

3.       Writing: CVs

4.       Oral Presentation: Introductions and Bios, Acknowledgments

5.       Writing and Figures: Oral Presentation, Journal Club

6.       Writing and Figures: Oral Presentation, Seminars

7.       Writing and Figures: Oral Presentation, Chalk Talks

8.       Writing and Figures: IRB approval documents

9.       Writing: Original Research Manuscripts for publication

10.    Writing: Reviews for publication

11.    Figures: Model figures

12.    Figures: Data Figures

13.    Writing: Manuscript Reviews

14.    Writing: Grants

15.    Graphical Abstracts

16.    Poster Presentations

17.    Writing and Figures: Oral Presentations (research)

18.    Writing and Figures: Oral Presentations (teaching)

19.    Writing and Figures: Miscellaneous (e.g., white papers, blogs, websites, business cards)

 Textbooks & Reference Material

 Required textbook:

Scientific Writing and Communication: Papers, Proposals, and Presentations, 5th Edition by Angelika H. Hofmann

Evaluation

The grading for this course will be based on 5 assignments:

Assignment 1: Scientific Abstract (due 2/6)

Assignment 2: IRB 1 draft (due 2/17)

Assignment 3: Model Figure (due 3/3)

Assignment 4: Graphical Abstract (due 3/20)

Assignment 5: Oral Presentation (last week of class)

 Formatting guidelines and rubrics will be provided for each assignment well in advance.

 Assignments will be graded based on submission by due date (10%), depth of reflection and thought (30%), specific examples provided (30%), and quality of edited, professional, and clear writing (30%).

Class Policies

 Please refer to the Graduate School (and Undergraduate in relevant cases) Codes of Conduct and Policies for exceptional circumstances and accommodations for students with disabilities or special needs. Contact Dr. Lee in Week 1 with any concerns or requests for accommodation. Please let Dr. Lee know immediately if you have concerns about the online format and access to either in-person or online classes.