Academic Writing

Department

Master's Program Mechatronics

Course unit code

MECH-M-3-FUE-WIS-SE

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1.0

Name of lecturer(s)

Mag. Dr. Chamson Emil

Mode of delivery

face-to-face

Recommended optional program components

none

Assessment methods and criteria

Project work

Level of course unit

Master

Year of study

Fall 2025

Semester when the course unit is delivered

3

Language of instruction

English

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students
• are conversant with the general methods of scientific work, accessing sources of information, and documentation, citation and presentation in accordance with the general state of science and technology,
• are familiar with today’s scientific publications and conference activities and capable of writing suitable articles and making relevant presentations

Course contents

• Formal criteria for the Master’s thesis
• Academic writing
• Scientific English/German
• Ethics of science

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course comprises an interactive mix of lectures, discussions and individual and group work.

Work placement(s)

none