MAT320   Scientific Writing   (10 credits)

Description

This module is designed to provide an opportunity to learn about scientific communication, and specifically scientific writing, the most important way that new information is shared. The learning is facilitated by practice, that is to say that much of the learning will be achieved by researching using published literature, presenting data and writing.  Independent study and self-led learning will be supported through the content provided and the tutorials that are a core part of the course.  Through these resources and the tutorials, your skills in scientific information literacy will be learned and practised, as well as those relating to tools including databases searching, reference management, figure production and graphical presentation tools. Communication to lay audiences will also be explored and practised. 

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