Writing, Presenting and Submitting Scientific Papers in English
Join edX’s Writing, Presenting and Submitting Scientific Papers in English course and effectively create scientific papers and presentations.
Intermediate
Online
5 WeeksQuick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Writing, Presenting and Submitting Scientific Papers in English certification course is offered by one of China’s leading institutes, Tsinghua University. The programme familiarises students with the nuances of writing a paper as per international standards. Students will learn to choose research topics, give attributions, and cite references properly.
The Writing, Presenting and Submitting Scientific Papers in English certification syllabus includes chapters dedicated to writing and presenting scientific papers. Candidates also master the process of submitting and reviewing their work while understanding how to participate in the academic community. The five-week-long communications course comprises real-life examples of abstracts, responses to reviewers, etc.
Xiaohong Guan from the Tsinghua University’s Centre for Intelligent and Networked Systems will be your course instructor. The Writing, Presenting and Submitting Scientific Papers in English programme is an intermediate training. Students must have preliminary research training and college-level English proficiency. Candidates will also learn from advice and experiences to conduct better scientific research.
Learners have the option to choose anyone from the audit or the verified track and complete the programme. Both these tracks are self-paced but there is a time constraint if the students choose the free audit mode since it offers only limited period access to the course materials. The verified track is on the other hand a paid version which offers paid but unlimited access to the materials of the course.
The Highlights
- Tsinghua University certification course
- Self-paced with limited audit access
- Actual examples from research papers
- Free programme
- Five-week long communications training
- Intermediate course with English transcripts
- Official (paid) certificate from edX
Programme Offerings
- Tsinghua University certification course
- Self-paced
- Examples from research papers
- Free Programme
- Five-week long
- Communications training
- Intermediate course
- English Transcripts
- Official edX certificate
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| USD 179 | yes | Tsinghua University, Beijing |
Writing, Presenting, and Submitting Scientific Papers in English course fee structure :
Course | Amount |
Audit | Nil |
Certificate | $ 179 |
Eligibility Criteria
Those enrolling in the Writing, Presenting, and Submitting Scientific Papers in English training should have preliminary research training. Students should also know college English.
What you will learn
EdX’s Writing, Presenting and Submitting Scientific Papers in English online course teaches participants the following:
- Writing scientific papers in English
- The best practices while drafting and giving presentations in English
- Advantages of participating in academic exchanges and academic community
- Citing references, giving attributions, preparing manuscripts, apply for research funding, choosing research topics, etc.
- Experiences, examples, and advice for better scientific research
Who it is for
This Writing, Presenting, and Submitting Scientific Papers in English course is ideal for students and new scholars who have to write research papers.
Admission Details
Step 1. The following link will take you to the ‘Writing, Presenting and Submitting Scientific Papers in English’ page: https://www.edx.org/learn/writing/tsinghua-university-writing-presenting-and-submitting-scientific-papers-in-english-ying-wen-ke-ji-lun-wen-xie-zuo-yu-xue-zhu-bao-gao
Step 2. Click on the ‘View Course Material’ icon if the course is archived, or ‘Enrol Now’.
Step 3. The tap will carry you to a new page where applicants must register with edX via an existing Apple, Microsoft, Facebook, or Google account. They can also start a new one with their contact number, email, and name.
Step 4. Once access to the curriculum is available; students can study. For the certificate, learners must deposit the fee online.
Application Details
Writing, Presenting, and Submitting Scientific Papers in English by edX is a 100% online course, and for enrolment, no physical form or documentation is required. Learners can directly sign up/sign-in on edX for admission.
The Syllabus
Preparing Manuscripts
- Comparison of writing papers in Chinese and English
- Main contents of a scientific paper
- Advices on English presentations
- Advices for beginners
Submission
- Procedure to submit a paper
- Reviewing procedure
- Advices in responding to reviewers
Examples
- An actual example on abstract
- An actual example on responses to reviewers
Summary
General Advice
- Importance of making presentations
- Rule of Thumb in making presentations
Preparing Slides
- Organization of slides
- Advices in preparation
- Examples
Making Presentation
- Advices on presentation
- How to answer questions
Summary
Academic Credit
- Importance of sharing credit
- How to share credit
- Cite references correctly
Academic Participation
- Attend academic conferences
- Communicate in academic exchanges
Academic Services
- Importance
- Server as an reviewer
- Server as an associate editor
Choosing research topics
- Importance of choose research topics
- Historical perspective on systems and control areas
- Importance of interrelated areas
- Approach to choosing a research topic
Applying for research funding
- Importance
- Assumptions when writing proposals
- Strategies when writing proposals
Instructors
Tsinghua University, Beijing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Yes. Students require preliminary research training and college-level English.
China’s Tsinghua University is providing the program.
Yes. You can directly post the Writing, Presenting, and Submitting Scientific Papers in English course certificate on LinkedIn and other job portals.
Yes, there is a help center to address all your queries. Go to https://support.edx.org/hc/en-us.