Argumentation in Scientific Writing
Scientists have to be able to present their arguments in a precise and convincing way. However, when writing their papers, many scientists rely on intuition rather than on concrete methods. This course provides participants with all the techniques they need to know in order to state their arguments precisely, correctly and convincingly.
The course starts with the basic concepts of reasoning and logic: validity and soundness of arguments, deductive and inductive reasoning, common types of logical inferences. From these basics, we derive useful techniques for argumentation in scientific texts. Participants get the chance to apply the acquired skills directly to their own work, and they get extensive individual feedback from the trainer after the course.
General information
Contents
• basic concepts of logic
• deductive vs. inductive arguments
• argument-patterns
• structuring scientific texts
• writing a good introduction
• writing style
• basic concepts of logic
• deductive vs. inductive arguments
• argument-patterns
• structuring scientific texts
• writing a good introduction
• writing style
Objectives
The participants...
• state their arguments in a precise and logically coherent way
• quickly identify strengths and weaknesses in arguments
• write accessible texts
The participants...
• state their arguments in a precise and logically coherent way
• quickly identify strengths and weaknesses in arguments
• write accessible texts
Methods
The course is interactive throughout. The contents are demonstrated using examples from participants' texts. It includes extensive exercises that aim at the application of the acquired skills to the participants’ work. Participants receive feedback from the trainer in individual discussions after the course.
• Extensive script including recommended further reading
• Exercise sheets and exercises
The course is interactive throughout. The contents are demonstrated using examples from participants' texts. It includes extensive exercises that aim at the application of the acquired skills to the participants’ work. Participants receive feedback from the trainer in individual discussions after the course.
Materials
• Extensive script including recommended further reading
• Exercise sheets and exercises
PhD students of the Life Science Zurich Graduate School have priority. External students can register to the waiting list and will be accepted if the course is not fully booked.
ECTS 1.0
ECTS 1.0
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