Technical English Basics of Scientific Communication 2010.pdftext –article, abstract, poster, letter o vé Hrad 7 J. Masojídek: Course Opening AUC N. Common European reference levels

25-29 January 2010

Academic and University CentreNove Hrady, Czech Republic

Technical EnglishTechnical EnglishBasics of Scientific Communication

Speaking & Writing

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Jiří Masojídek, Josef Komenda Inst. of Physical Biology, University of South Bohemia, Nové Hradyy,

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Institute of Microbiology, Academy of Sciences, Třeboň

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G lGoal

• The aim of this course is to help students d h i ti f l and young researchers in preparation of oral

presentations as well as writing papers in p g p pEnglish. The same rules are also valid for Czech and y

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• The same rules are also valid for Czech and other languages.

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“… English is already the lingua franca of science and, if every future book were published in English it would every future book were published in English, it would certainly make life easier for the English-speaking world. Nevertheless, without translation we would still be denied ,access to the foreign language literature. …”

D. Walker“…. Scientists and scholars should learn to use English simply. Short, simple words - in short, straightforward

ll i l l h d sentences – usually express meaning more clearly than do obscure words and complicated sentences. …”

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Robert A. Day

English is not just international language of science y, J

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English is not just international language of science. Increasingly, English is becoming the international language of business, computing and general ové

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J. Masojídek: Úvod- Základy vědecké komunikace

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E li h k l d i PhD t dEnglish knowledge in PhD study

PhD stud nt sh uld c mmunic t in his sp ci lis ti nPhD student should communicate in his specialisation.

R i tRequirements• Reading & understanding text

T l ti f t t• Translation of text• Understanding of oral lecture

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• Delivery of oral presentation and discussion• Writing and preparation of scientific

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text – article, abstract, poster, letter

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Common European reference levels of language knowledgeof language knowledge

A1: BreakthroughK l d f i f d lif i i dKnowledge of expressions of every-day life, i.e. introduceyourself, speak about your home-town, house or flat,f mil h bbi s bilit f sl n s ti n ith dfamily, hobbies - ability of slow conversation with goodpronunciation

A2: WaystageUnderstanding sentences and frequently usedy

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Understanding sentences and frequently usedexpressions, which are used in every-day life (family,shopping, profession). The communication in standard andy,

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shopping, profession). The communication in standard andusual common situations, in which you need to exchangeinformation on usual problems or simple issues.ové

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B1: ThresholdB1: ThresholdUnderstanding the main points of simple speech aboutschool work free-time activities etcschool, work, free time activities, etc.Language use in most situations during travel, shoppingetc. Simple and coherent communication about generalp gtopics and personal concern.

B2: VantageUnderstanding the complex text of actual or abstracty

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g ptopics, understanding discussion concerning specialtopic. Spontaneous and coherent discussion at good

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level to enjoy communication with native speakers.

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C1: Effective Operational ProficiencyReading & understanding a wide spectrum of complex,g g p plong texts. Comprehensible and detailed communicationskills of complex topics with use of various expressions.p p p

C2: MasteryUnderstanding practically all texts or oral discussions(radio and TV broadcast). Spontaneous, continual andy

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detailed discussion at advanced level using variousprofessional terms and distinguishing fine details and

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meanings.

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University students of natural sciences

Two foreign languages

- First language (English) h ld b k d d l l ( 1 2)should be spoken at advanced level (C1-C2)

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- Second language (German, French, Spanish, Russian, Italian) – basic communication level B2

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Course schedule

One-week block course

Monday-FridayMonday FridayJanuary 25-29, 2010

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• Lectures (morning 9-12 h) W k h d di i y,

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• Workshops and discussions (afternoon 13.30-16.30 h)

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Lecture topicsLecture topics

• Preparation of C.V. and Abstract• Speaking at scientific meetingsp g g• Writing scientific papers (technique of writing)• Preparation of posterp p• Use of software• Fast (time-saving) reading( g) g• Preparation of PhD thesis • Preparation of project proposalreparat on of project proposal• Survival kit for stay abroad

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Monday 25 January

Programme and Schedule of the CourseMonday, 25 January• Opening (J. Masojídek)• Literature, journals, books – General information (J.Komenda)• Technique of writing – Curriculum vitae (J.Komenda)Afternoon workshop: Introduction of participants, Curricula vitae

Tuesday, 26 January• Speaking at scientific meetings – Part I and II (J.Masojídek)• Important remarks to writing (J Komenda)• Important remarks to writing (J.Komenda)

Afternoon workshop: Discussion of abstracts and laboratory manualsWednesday, 27 January• Poster preparation and its presentation (J.Komenda)• Technique of writing – Part I and II Writing a scientific paper (J.Masojídek)Afternoon workshop: Poster reviews, Presentation of short lectures by students (Part 1)Thursday, 28 January• Preparation of Ph D Thesis (J Masojídek)y

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• Preparation of Ph.D. Thesis (J. Masojídek)• Fast (time-saving) reading of papers (J.Komenda)• Use of software for presentation (J.Komenda)

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Friday, 29 January• Preparation of grant proposal, project report (J.Komenda)• Survival kit for scientific stay abroad (J.Masojídek) • Discussion Closing the courseové

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• Discussion, Closing the course


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Requirements to Get CreditPlease submit ASAP

Students have to prepare texts and presentations for afternoon

Please, submit ASAP

p p p f fworkshops and discussions (obligatory to pass the course):

1. Curriculum vitae – structured (1 page A4, MS Word format)2. User’s manual – prepare work instructions for any equipment or

procedure used in your laboratory (1 page, MS Word format)3. Abstract for conference (½ page, MS Word format)4 Poster presentation for conference (describe your results in y

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4. Poster presentation for conference (describe your results in PowerPoint format as 1 page – size 90×120 cm)

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lecture (10-15 min, PowerPoint)

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Further readingBooklet in Czech:

Z. Šesták: Jak psát a přednášet o vědě (How to Write Z. Šesták Jak psát a přednášet o vědě (How to Write and Lecture on Science)

11 chapters – how to read a paper preparation of 11 chapters how to read a paper, preparation of scientific text, poster, abstract, project proposal, preparation of lecture, style of oral presentationp p y p

Book in English:

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Vernon Booth, „Communication in Science, Cambridge University Press 2006, (2nd edition)

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This text is very good, straightforward and comprehensive about writing scientific papers and

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J. Masojídek Jak mluvit na vědeckých setkáních

speaking at scientific meetings.


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Academic Manual

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Thank you Thank you for attention …f

Jiří Masojí[email protected]

Institute of Microbiology, Academy of Sciences, Třeboňgy, y ,Institute of Physical Biology, University of South Bohemia,Nové Hrady

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© Třeboň 2010

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Technical English Basics of Scientific Communication 2010.pdftext –article, abstract, poster, letter o vé Hrad 7 J. Masojídek: Course Opening AUC N. Common European reference levels