Learning Outcomes
In cooperation with their DT supervisor, the basic skills of literature review in analogue, digital and web-based databases are developed. The basic structure of technical writing is analyzed together with an introduction on presenting in a rigorous way research results. Finally, best practices in reference citation are taught together with the use of on-line tools for bibliography generation.
Course Content (Syllabus)
This course refers to the initial stages of literature review, the acquisition of the fundamental skills of tenical writing and presentation preparation, within the Diploma Thesis (DT) that the RSE students have to submit in the frame of their studies. In cooperation with their DT supervisor, the basic skills of literature review in analogue, digital and web-based databases are developed. The basic structure of technical writing is analyzed together with an introduction on presenting in a rigorous way research results. Finally, best practices in reference citation are taught together with the use of on-line tools for bibliography generation.