Learning objectives
The course aims to provide students with the basis for approaching the dissemination of the results of a research activity. In this sense, the expected learning outcomes are:
1) Knowledge of the ethical and practical reasons underlying the process of disseminating scientific data.
2) Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: independently apply the acquired knowledge to create a scientific report or public presentation.
3) 3) Communication skills: Use the language, verbal and non-verbal of scientific disciplines.
4) Making judgments: knowing and facing the responsibilities of correctly communicating research results.
5) Learning skills: use knowledge and basic elements for the dissemination of scientific results.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
The course provides tools and information for a correct and effective dissemination of data generated by scientific research activities both as written texts and as public presentations.
In particular, the course will deal with explaining the reasons that underlie the dissemination process, methods and techniques for drafting a written text in the form of a scientific work or a patent text and the methods and techniques for the presentation in public in oral form (poster or podium). Moreover, the importance of research projects will be described, highlighting how to write a clear and successful scientific proposal to get financial support.
Full programme
Part 1 (Prof. Annalisa Bianchera)
Introduction to scientific communication:
- foundations and ethics of scientific communication;
- differences between scientific communication and dissemination
- Types of written scientific publications (articles, posters, short communications, reviews), peer reviewing and journal selection
- Other types of scientific products (patents, reports)
- Oral scientific communication: public presentation techniques, selection of language based on the audience
Part 2 (Prof. Alessio Lodola)
Drafting of research projects
- Importance of drafting research projects for access to funding
- Types of tenders for access to funding
Fundamentals of a Research Project
• Essential elements of a research project
• Differences between types of projects (academic, industrial, financed by public or private bodies)
• Typical structure of a research proposal
Definition of objectives and research question
- Description of study design, methods
- Time and budget planning
Bibliography
Specific reference texts are not suggested, however students will be provided with the teaching material used during the lessons.
Teaching methods
Lectures and classroom exercises
Assessment methods and criteria
To achieve a positive evaluation, the student will be asked to discuss, by means of a power point presentation, poster or project), a scientific topic in the appeals of the official exam calendar of the Department of Food and Drug Sciences
The assessment, expressed as suitability, will be carried out on the basis of the following criteria:
1. knowledge and understanding of the topics studied;
2. ability to sum up and deliver the contents of a project;
3. communication skills and appropriateness in the use of technical language;
4. learning ability.
Other information
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