Tsinghua University, founded in 1911, is one of the most prestigious universities in Asia. Tsinghua University consists of 19 schools and 55 departments with faculties in science, engineering, humanities, social sciences, architecture, management, law, medicine, arts, and design. As China’s leading institution of advanced learning, Tsinghua is dedicated to excellence in education, research, and social services. Tsinghua has approximately 3,200 faculty members and over 35,000 students, including 3,500 international students from 108 countries. Among its 170,000 alumni are many outstanding scholars, successful entrepreneurs, and distinguished statesmen who have been playing important roles in the development of China.

Course: Writing, Presenting and Submitting Scientific Papers in English

Learn how to properly write a scientific paper, based on international standards, and effectively make a presentation to submit proposals for funding.

Self-Paced

About this course

In this communications course, you will learn how to properly write a paper in English, cite references and give attributions. You will also learn how to choose research topics and write proposals for research funding.It is increasingly important that new scholars and students become familiar with, and abide by the international standard when writing papers, submitting them for publication, dealing with editors, and applying for funding. Above all, knowing how to conduct a clear English presentation is an essential requirement for research papers being accepted.In this course, along with learning best practices for writing a paper, you will also learn about “conventions and protocols” of international academia and the cultural differences between East and West.

What you'll learn

• How to write papers in English
• Best practices for making presentations in English
• Experiences and advice on scientific research
• Benefits of taking part in an academic community

Length: 5 weeks

Effort: 3 hours per week

Price: FREE

Institution: TsinghuaX

Subject: Communication

Level: Intermediate

Languages: English

Video Transcripts: English

Prerequisites: College English and preliminary research training

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