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SCIENTIFIC SEMINAR:

Theory -- schedule:

  1. Lecture 1: Stages of PhD studies. Department's research projects
  2. Lecture 2: Journal classification, conference selection, textbooks vs. research monographies
  3. Lecture 3: Rules in writing scientific papers and reports
  4. Lecture 4: Research funding
  5. Lecture 5: The road towards the PhD thesis. Cotent and structure of a PhD thesis.
  6. Lecture 6: Research types: fundamental, applied and experimental. Researcher's activities
  7. Lecture 7: Reviews: categories, purpose, interpretation, involvement
  8. Lecture 8: Preparing an oral presentation.

Practice -- schedule:

  1. Lab 1: Writing a report on the state-of-the-art
  2. Lab 2: Writing an article
  3. Lab 3: Writing a project proposal
  4. Lab 4: Participation at a training event
  5. Lab 5: Review of the reports
  6. Lab 6: Review of the articles
  7. Lab 7: Review of the projects

Bibliography:

  1. C.C. Gaither, Alma E Cavazos-Gaither, Scientifically Speaking: A Dictionary of Quotations, 2nd Edition, Taylor & Francis, 2000
  2. Sinclair Goodlad, c - A Handbook for Scientists, Engineers and Physicians on How to Improve Technical Presentations, Imperial College Press, 1996
  3. Martha Davis, Scientific Papers and Presentations, Second Edition, Elsevier, 2004
  4. Michael J. Katz, From Research to Manuscript: A Guide to Scientific Writing, Springer, 2006
  5. Jennifer Peat, Elizabeth Elliott, Louise Baur, Victoria Keena, Scientific Writing: Easy When You Know How, BMJ Books, 2002
  6. Jean-Luc Lebrun, Scientific Writing: A Reader and Writer's Guide, World Scientific Publishing Company, 2007
  7. Michael Alley, The Craft of Scientific Presentations : Critical Steps to Succeed and Critical Errors to Avoid, Springer, 2007
  8. Ann M. Koerner, Guide to Publishing a Scientific Paper, Bioscript Press, 2004
  9. Philip Rubens, Science and Technical Writing: A Manual of Style, Second Edition, Routledge, 2000
  10. Robert A. Day , Barbara Gastel, How to Write & Publish a Scientific Paper, 6th Edition, Greenwood Press, 2006
  11. Rita S. Brause, Writing Your Doctoral Dissertation: Invisible Rules for Success, Routledge, 2005
  12. Justin Zobel, Writing for Computer Science, Springer, 2004
  13. William E. Russey, Hans Friedrich Ebel, Claus Bliefert, How to Write a Successful Science Thesis: The Concise Guide for Students, Wiley, 2006