Objectives and competences
Student will learn about:
• Basics of scientific writing
• How to write a conference abstract and paper
• How to write a journal article
• Editorial process
• Peer review process
• Ethical and legal aspects of publishing, including conflict of interest, authorship, copyright, open access, (self)plagiarism
• Presentation and promotion of scientific research work
Content (Syllabus outline)
• The basics of writing for publication
• Writing a conference abstract and paper
• Writing a journal article
• Manuscript submission and editorial process
• Ethical and legal aspects of publishing
• Presenting and promoting scientific research work
Learning and teaching methods
Lectures (auditory and e-lectures), Seminar tutorials
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
On completion of this course the student will be able
to:
• prepare a conference abstract and paper
• define the process of writing, editing, submitting and peer reviewing of publications
• appraise ethical issues in scientific writing, including conflict of interest, authorship, copyright, open access, (self)plagiarism
• organize an effective research presentation and promotion of scientific research work
Readings
Obvezna/Obligatory
Holland, K. & Watson, R. 2012. Writing for Publication in Nursing and Healthcare: Getting it Right. Chichester: Wiley Blackwell.
Priporočena/Recommended
Domače in mednarodne znanstvene publikacije s področja učne enote. Domestic and international scientific publications in the field of learning.
OPE. Promoting integrity in research and its publication. COPE. Available at: https://publicationethics.org/
Writing for Publication. Available at: http://www.wiley-docs.com/HSJ-14-63694_Writing_for_Publication_lowres.pdf
Prerequisits
Prerequisites for taking the course:
None.
Conditions for fulfilling study obligations:
Project preparation.
Additional information on implementation and assessment Project (conference abstract or paper draft and presentation)
