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  • General

  • Course Introduction and Description

                                                                                        English and Science – communitylions                              

    The course aims at acquainting the students with a good grasp of English whereby the students can familiarize themselves with English as it is used in a scientific context, i.e Biochemistry here. Emphasis is given to reading comprehension of technical texts, focus on terminology and appropriate language in use. Also, the course will focus on students’ productivity, mainly in terms of: writing paragraphs and handling scientific debates.


    • Contact form

      Name: Dr. Nassima Didouh

      University of Tlemcen

      Department of Biology

      Group: Biochemistry

      mail:nassimadidouh@gmail.com

      • Communication space

      • Course Objectives

        Creating Effective Objectives: Part 1



        • To introduce students to academic writing for research papers.
        • To familiarize students with Biochemistry terminology and jargon.
        • To get students to produce written pieces where they discuss Biochemistry topics in English.
        • To teach students the importance of initiating debates professionally related to their disciplines.


        • Prerequisites

          *Be able to adapt to various professional situations

          *Gain efficiency and speed thanks to a writing method.

          *Write to be read and understood.

          *Ability to be clear, precise and concise.

          *Commonly used standard phrases.

          *Scientific papers.

          *Requests for information.



        • Table of contents

          Introduction

          Chapter 1:Writing a paragraph

          Chapter 2 Using cohesive devices

          Chapter 3:Writing an abstract for research paper/ conferences

          References

          • CHAPTER 01 Writing a paragraph

            1.       Elements of a paragraph

            2.       Sentence Structure

            3.       Constructing a paragraph.


          • CHAPTER 02 Using cohesive devices

             Cohesive devices are the connectors/linking words that we use to link sentences together. They have different functions and using them add more coherence to academic writing.


          • CHAPTER 03 Writing an abstract for research paper/ conferences

          • FINAL TEST

            Final test spelled with letter cubes on a table - Stock Photo [47545143] - PIXTA

            • REFERENCES

              • "Writing for Academic Journals" by Rowena Murray: This book provides practical advice on various aspects of academic writing, including how to write abstracts for research papers. It offers tips on structuring abstracts, summarizing research findings, and capturing the essence of a paper concisely.
              • "How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper" by Robert A. Day and Barbara Gastel: This book is a comprehensive guide to scientific writing and publication. It covers different sections of a research paper, including abstracts. It offers practical strategies for writing clear and effective abstracts that highlight the key elements of a study.
              • "Writing the Winning Thesis or Dissertation: A Step-by-Step Guide" by Randy L. Joyner, William A. Rouse, and Allan A. Glatthorn: Although primarily focused on thesis and dissertation writing, this book provides valuable insights on various aspects of academic writing, including abstracts. It offers guidance on crafting informative and concise abstracts that capture the essence of a research project.
              • "Publish and Flourish: Become a Prolific Scholar" by Tara Gray: This book focuses on increasing scholarly productivity and offers guidance on all stages of the research and publication process. It includes tips on writing abstracts that effectively summarize research and entice readers to explore the full paper.
              • "How to Write a Better Thesis" by David Evans, Paul Gruba, and Justin Zobel: This book specifically targets thesis writing, but it covers abstract writing as an essential component. It provides guidance on writing informative and engaging abstracts that effectively communicate the purpose, methods, and key findings of a research project.