Targeted year: 1° year of PhD Studies
CFU: 3 modules of 1 CFU
Classes: 3 lessons of 3 academic hours for the 1st and 2nd module – project for the 3rd CFU
Held by: Lorenzo Bartolucci, PhD
Module 1 – Scientific Writing
Objectives
The module 1 aims to provide the key components of the scientific writing structure. The fundamental elements of a scientific paper will be presented and the creation of a document about a generic laboratory or numerical study will be asked in order to verify the concepts covered by the lectures.
Program
Lesson 1 – Theoretical lesson on writing and structure of a paper / thesis. The fundamental elements of the structure of a paper / thesis will be presented and analyzed deeply. In particular, the first lesson will cover the following elements:
- a. Abstract – structure and essential elements, definition of context, objective and method, presentation of different types of abstracts based on some published examples, importance of keywords and summary of main results
- b. Introduction – structure and analysis of the state of art, presentation of tools for literature study and organization of the work summary aimed at defining a clear introduction that allows for a clear statement of the specific contribution of the presented study
- c. Bibliography – examples of bibliography and tools for a fast and dynamic realization
Lesson 2 – Theoretical lesson on writing and structure of a paper / thesis The fundamental elements of the structure of a paper / thesis will be presented and analyzed deeply.
In particular, the second lesson will cover the following elements:
- a. Methodology – structure and analysis of examples from literature, analysis of the essential elements and possible tools for effective communication (flowcharts, concept maps)
- b. Results – structure and analysis of literature examples, importance of graphic elements, possible tools and quality standards
- c. Discussion / Conclusions – structure and analysis of literature examples
Lesson 3 – Critical analysis of scientific literature.
- a. Analysis of the structure of different papers (Scientific reports, Review papers, PhD Thesis)
- b. Analysis of the framework of the personal document proposed by the students
- c. Q&A session
Module 2 – How to present your research
Objectives
The module 2 aims to develop the fundamental skills toward effective presentation. The structure of oral presentation will be analyzed, basics of the communication theory will be provided. Theoretical knowledge will be tested through practical experiences.
Lesson 1 – Basics of presentation structure. Presentation file rouge and key elements. Description of the most used tools for making a presentation (PPT, CANVA, PRIZI). Tricks and point of attentions while making a presentation. Short practice.
Lesson 2 – Basics of communication theory. Practical experience.
Lesson 3 – Presentation contest. The best oral presentation will be awarded with the “best oral presentation certificate”.