Introduction to Scientific Writing and Reviewing
Einführung in das wissenschaftlichen Schreiben und Begutachten
6 CPevery semesterEN
Prerequisites
Recommended, as written
• Knowledge of Basic Cell Biology
Contents
In this course, participants will perform tasks that would give them a brief idea about scientific writing and peer reviewing. The course consists of three assignments which will be graded continuously. • In the first assignment, the participants will have to write a research highlight (1000 words) of a scientific paper. • In the second assignment, each participant will be critically reviewing another participant’s article and leave comments and suggestions for revision. • Finally, in the third assignment, the participant will be responding to the comments and/or suggestions on their article.
Learning outcomes
After completing the module, students are able to write a summary of a research article and are able to critically review other participant’s articles. In addition, they are able to give constructive feedback and are able to adequately respond to comments.
Assessment
• Research Highlight, 50-200 characters (50%) • Reviewing a Research Highlight, 700-1000 words (25%) • Response to the review, 700-1000 words (25%)
Literature (1)
- Project-dependent: will be announced in the first class meeting.
Source: BTU's module description · retrieved 14 Oct 2026Original