psy130 - Communication of scientific results (Vollständige Modulbeschreibung)

Enrolment in Master's programme Neurocognitive Psychology.

Goals of module:
Students will acquire specific knowledge about the presentation of scientific results both orally
and in writing. Students will learn modern techniques for presentation, literature research and
writing skills. They will also be taught about arguing scientifically.

Competencies:
++ data presentation & discussion
++ scientific literature
++ scientific English / writing
++ scientific communication skills
+ group work

Part 1: Communication of scientific results (seminar)
Literature search
Presentation skills
Writing skills

Part 2: Psychological colloquium
Experienced scientists from various psychological disciplines will be giving talks about their
experimental results. Speakers will be invited also from other universities. Students are
encouraged to discuss the results with the experts and to make suggestions on whom to invite

- Sternberg, Robert (2000) Guide to Publishing in Psychology Journals, Cambridge University Press

Students can chose whether they want to attend the colloquium in the first, second or both semesters.

during winter term

Oral presentation

Required active participation for gaining credits:
70% attendance of the seminar within one semester and
at least 8 colloquia within two semesters (will be checked in StudIP) and active discussion in at least 1 colloqium.