Duration
Bibliographic research : 20h Mon. WS
Preparation of a scientific and/or technical report : 10h Mon. WS
Number of credits
| Master in oceanography (120 ECTS) | 3 crédits |
Lecturer
Bibliographic research : Michaël Ovidio, Carole Rougeot
Preparation of a scientific and/or technical report : Michaël Ovidio, Carole Rougeot
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Bibliographic research
The course is given in 6 sessions that combine theoretical aspects and tutorials and develops the following parts:
-Bibliographic research :
- Presentation of the main bibliographic search engines
- Influence of keyword selection strategy on documents found
- Different forms of media:
- Differences in content and structure between scientific/technical reports, dissertations, theses, scientific articles and books.
- What editorial requirements are expected depending on the type of document.
-Writing a scientific document
- How to adapt the content of the document to the target audience and the context of the study? Special features of a dissertation
- How to set the context of the study in an introduction, write up the material and methods, the results, and show the contributions of the study in a discussion.
- How to refer to authors in the text. How to write a bibliographical list.
- What is plagiarism? How to avoid it?
- Oral presentation:
- How to orally present the results of your dissertation or scientific work, principles and recommendations.
- Tutorial :
- Choosing key words for your dissertation topic
- Listing of relevant articles or scientific documents related to the dissertation topic
- Structuring the theoretical part of the brief and the objectives and/or hypotheses
- Discussions and exercises in small working groups
- The work to be carried out is directly related to the dissertation topic, in order to enhance the value of the course.
Preparation of a scientific and/or technical report
The course is given in 6 sessions that combine theoretical aspects and tutorials and develops the following parts:
-Bibliographic research :
- Presentation of the main bibliographic search engines
- Influence of keyword selection strategy on documents found
- Different forms of media:
- Differences in content and structure between scientific/technical reports, dissertations, theses, scientific articles and books.
- What editorial requirements are expected depending on the type of document.
-Writing a scientific document
- How to adapt the content of the document to the target audience and the context of the study? Special features of a dissertation
- How to set the context of the study in an introduction, write up the material and methods, the results, and show the contributions of the study in a discussion.
- How to refer to authors in the text. How to write a bibliographical list.
- What is plagiarism? How to avoid it?
- Oral presentation:
- How to orally present the results of your dissertation or scientific work, principles and recommendations.
- Tutorial :
- Choosing key words for your dissertation topic
- Listing of relevant articles or scientific documents related to the dissertation topic
- Structuring the theoretical part of the brief and the objectives and/or hypotheses
- Discussions and exercises in small working groups
- The work to be carried out is directly related to the dissertation topic, in order to enhance the value of the course.
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Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Bibliographic research
Students will be able to carry out bibliographical research adapted to their research problem. They will be able to write their final thesis in an appropriate manner. Finally, they will have all the tools they need to present their research results orally.
Preparation of a scientific and/or technical report
Students will be able to carry out bibliographical research adapted to their research problem. They will be able to write their final thesis in an appropriate manner. Finally, they will have all the tools they need to present their research results orally.<br /><br /> 000
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Bibliographic research
English reading is important
Preparation of a scientific and/or technical report
English reading is important
<br /><br /> 000
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Bibliographic research
The course is given in the first four months, in 6 face-to-face sessions with compulsory attendance. The course will be given in the form of tutorials, preceded by a short theoretical introduction, during which students will apply the theory to make progress on their final dissertation. MOOCs will be used (as individual preparatory work at home) to learn how to do bibliographical research. The sessions will be supervised by the 2 teachers. Seminars to present their bibliographical research will close the training module.
Preparation of a scientific and/or technical report
The course is given in the first four months, in 6 face-to-face sessions with compulsory attendance. The course will be given in the form of tutorials, preceded by a short theoretical introduction, during which students will apply the theory to make progress on their final dissertation. MOOCs will be used (as individual preparatory work at home) to learn how to do bibliographical research. The sessions will be supervised by the 2 teachers. Seminars to present their bibliographical research will close the training module.<br /><br /> 000
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Bibliographic research
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
000
Preparation of a scientific and/or technical report
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
000
<br /><br /> Face-to-face course
Additional information:
000
Recommended or required readings
Bibliographic research
000
Preparation of a scientific and/or technical report
000<br /><br /> 000
Bibliographic research
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- Remote
written exam
Written work / report
Continuous assessment
Additional information:
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- Remote
written exam
Written work / report
Continuous assessment
Additional information:
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- Remote
written exam
Written work / report
Continuous assessment
Additional information:
Evaluation on the basis of the bibliographical research carried out for the dissertation and the response to the introduction and objectives.
Additional explanations: Assessment will be based on
MANDATORY attendance: each absence will count as one point towards the total examination mark
3 assignments will be handed in: (1) the individual bibliographical list, (2) the outline of the dissertation introduction (3) a ppt presentation on the outline of the dissertation introduction.
Papers must be handed in by a fixed date in the January session.
Preparation of a scientific and/or technical report
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- Remote
written exam
Written work / report
Continuous assessment
Additional information:
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- Remote
written exam
Written work / report
Continuous assessment
Additional information:
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- Remote
written exam
Written work / report
Continuous assessment
Additional information:
Evaluation on the basis of the bibliographical research carried out for the dissertation and the response to the introduction and objectives.
Additional explanations: Assessment will be based on
MANDATORY attendance: each absence will count as one point towards the total examination mark
3 assignments will be handed in: (1) the individual bibliographical list, (2) the outline of the dissertation introduction (3) a ppt presentation on the outline of the dissertation introduction.
Papers must be handed in by a fixed date in the January session.<br /><br /> Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
- Remote
written exam
Written work / report
Continuous assessment
Other : oral presentation by group
Additional information:
000
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Contacts
Bibliographic research
Prof. M.Ovidio
Unité de Gestion des Ressources Aquatiques et Aquaculture
m.ovidio@uliege.be
04/3665027
Dr. C. Rougeot, associated professor.
Unité de Gestion des Ressources Aquatiques et Aquaculture
C.Rougeot@uliege.be
085/274159
Preparation of a scientific and/or technical report
Prof. M.Ovidio
Unité de Gestion des Ressources Aquatiques et Aquaculture
m.ovidio@uliege.be
04/3665027
Dr. C. Rougeot, associated professor.
Unité de Gestion des Ressources Aquatiques et Aquaculture
C.Rougeot@uliege.be
085/274159<br /><br /> Prof. M.Ovidio
Unité de Gestion des Ressources Aquatiques et Aquaculture
m.ovidio@uliege.be
04/3665027
Dr. C. Rougeot
Unité de Gestion des Ressources Aquatiques et Aquaculture
C.Rougeot@uliege.be
085/274159