Code: | OPT08 | Acronym: | CC |
Keywords | |
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Classification | Keyword |
OFICIAL | Medicine |
Active? | Yes |
Responsible unit: | Departamento de Biomedicina |
Course/CS Responsible: | Integrated Master in Medicine |
Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
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MIMED | 9 | Plano Oficial 2021 | 3 | - | 2 | 19 | 54 |
Effective communication of scientific knowledge is an essential component of any career in the sciences.
The overall objective of this unit is to help train doctors and researchers who will strive for excellence in writing and communicate science in scientific and popular science contexts.
At the end of the unit, the student is expected to be able to:
-select efficiently the scientific sources for its own study and research
-prepare and present a scientific poster
-know the structure and the main steps for the elaboration of a scientific paper
-orally and by writing present a main message from research to a scientific audience and to the public
-to develop the ability to analyze critically and discuss the strategies applied to communicating science in diverse social and professional contexts
-write a press release
-present a well written curriculum vitae and a motivation letter
Effective communication of scientific knowledge is an essential component of any career in the sciences.
The overall objective of this unit is to help train doctors and researchers who will strive for excellence in writing and communicate science in scientific and popular science contexts.
At the end of the unit, the student is expected to be able to:
-select efficiently the scientific sources for its own study and research
-prepare and present a scientific poster
-know the structure and the main steps for the elaboration of a scientific paper
-orally and by writing present and discuss a main message from research to a scientific audience and to the public
-to analyze critically strategies applied to communicating science in diverse social and professional contexts
-write a press release
-present a well written curriculum vitae and a motivation letter
The program includes the exposure of contents in theoretical-practical sessions, allowing the student to acquire theoretical knowledge, to reflect on his experience and debate ideas in seminars, to train communication and presentation techniques in practical sessions and to participate in evaluation processes by peersand teachers, in a total of 19 hours of contact.
Skills training will include group work, reading/discussion with guest speakers, and presentation of written and oral material to specific audiences, receiving constant feedback from peers and teachers.
Designation | Weight (%) |
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Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico | 30,00 |
Participação presencial | 10,00 |
Prova oral | 30,00 |
Trabalho prático ou de projeto | 30,00 |
Total: | 100,00 |
Designation | Time (hours) |
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Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico | 10,00 |
Estudo autónomo | 15,00 |
Frequência das aulas | 19,00 |
Elaboração de projeto | 10,00 |
Total: | 54,00 |
To Pass the unit the student must attend at least 75 % of classes and fulfill the 3 assessments criteria below, with at least a classification of ten values (in a scale of zero to twenty values):
-to present a scientific poster (E1)
- to present a 5 minutes oral communication in a scientific context (E2)
-CV and motivation letter/debate/activity about science communication to public (E3)*
Students will also be continuously evaluated by their participation in the activities proposed (E4)
Final evaluation =(E1x0.3)+(E2x0.3)+(E3x0.3)+(E4x0.1)