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EMT417Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Scientific Writing And Presentation In Environmental Science

This course introduces students to the principles and practices of scientific writing and presentation within the environmental science discipline. It covers essential elements of research, research design, hypothesis formulation, sampling techniques, and data sources. Students will learn how to write research proposals, structure theses, and present findings effectively. The course also addresses technical writing issues and ethical considerations in research.

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156h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Scientific WritingResearch DesignHypothesis TestingData SourcesThesis Writing

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Research Design

2

Hypothesis Formulation

3

Sampling Techniques

4

Data Collection Methods

5

Literature Review

6

Thesis Writing

7

Statistical Analysis

Total Topics7 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Environmental Scientist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Research Analyst

Apply your skills in this growing field

Science Writer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Environmental Consultant

Apply your skills in this growing field

Project Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Environmental ConsultingGovernment AgenciesResearch InstitutionsNon-profit OrganizationsAcademia

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Elements of Research and Research Design

4h

Unit 1: Origin of Research

2 study hours
  • •Define research and its origin.
  • •Explain the scientific method and its application.
  • •Discuss the research process and its key steps.

Unit 2: Research Design

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the research design process.
  • •Explain the need for a research design.
  • •Identify the components of a research protocol.
Week
2

Module 1: Elements of Research and Research Design

5h

Unit 3: Types of Research Study

3 study hours
  • •Explain descriptive and experimental research studies.
  • •Differentiate between descriptive and experimental designs.
  • •Analyze case examples of each type of study.

Unit 4: Basic Elements of Research

2 study hours
  • •Identify types of variables relevant in research.
  • •Explain associations, cause, and effect relationships between variables.
  • •Analyze case examples of independent and dependent variables.
Week
3

Module 1: Elements of Research and Research Design

3h

Unit 5: Drawing Conclusion

3 study hours
  • •Draw relevant conclusions from a conducted study.
  • •Make useful recommendations based on findings.
  • •Understand the importance of reporting findings accurately.
Week
4

Module 2: Hypothesis Formulation and Testing

4h

Unit 1: Meaning of Hypothesis

2 study hours
  • •Define hypothesis and its components.
  • •Explain assumption, postulate, and their importance in hypothesis.
  • •Differentiate between assumption, postulate, and hypothesis.

Unit 2: Nature of Hypothesis and Roles of Hypothesis

2 study hours
  • •Explain the nature of hypothesis.
  • •Discuss the roles and importance of hypothesis in research.
  • •Identify the main features of a hypothesis.
Week
5

Module 2: Hypothesis Formulation and Testing

3h

Unit 3: Characteristics, Sources, Types and Uses of Hypotheses

3 study hours
  • •Mention the characteristics of a good hypothesis.
  • •Mention the sources, types, and uses of hypothesis.
  • •Differentiate between directional and non-directional hypotheses.
Week
6

Module 2: Hypothesis Formulation and Testing

3h

Unit 4: Formulating and Testing Hypothesis

3 study hours
  • •Formulate hypothesis.
  • •Understand the meaning of directional and non-directional tests.
  • •Apply statistical concepts in hypothesis testing.
Week
7

Module 2: Hypothesis Formulation and Testing

3h

Unit 5: Statistical Errors, Statistical Power of Research, Limitations and Criteria for Evaluating Hypothesis

3 study hours
  • •Identify statistical errors in hypothesis testing.
  • •Discuss the criteria for evaluating hypothesis.
  • •Understand the statistical power of research.
Week
8

Module 3: Sampling Techniques and Data Sources

3h

Unit 1: Sampling Methods

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the sampling method.
  • •Mention the various types of sampling techniques.
  • •Differentiate between probability and non-probability sampling.
Week
9

Module 3: Sampling Techniques and Data Sources

3h

Unit 2: Data Sources

3 study hours
  • •State the different data sources.
  • •Differentiate the different data sources.
  • •Mention the different data collection techniques.
Week
10

Module 3: Sampling Techniques and Data Sources

3h

Unit 3: Types of Data

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the meaning of primary and secondary data.
  • •State the differences between primary and secondary data.
  • •Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of each data type.
Week
11

Module 4: Research Proposal and Writing a Complete Thesis

5h

Unit 1: Guide to Proposal Writing

3 study hours
  • •Choose a research topic.
  • •Identify gaps during literature review.
  • •Understand the key elements of a research proposal.

Unit 2: Research Topics

2 study hours
  • •Understand how to get researchable topics.
  • •Formulate a research problem.
  • •Develop research questions from a research problem.
Week
12

Module 4: Research Proposal and Writing a Complete Thesis

5h

Unit 3: Formulating Research Questions, Hypotheses, and Objectives

3 study hours
  • •Develop and write research questions.
  • •Formulate and write research hypotheses and objectives.
  • •Understand the relationship between research questions, hypotheses, and objectives.

Unit 4: Literature Review

2 study hours
  • •Review literature effectively.
  • •Identify gaps through literature review.
  • •Differentiate between systematic and narrative reviews.
Week
13

Module 4: Research Proposal and Writing a Complete Thesis

3h

Unit 5: Methodology

3 study hours
  • •Understand research methodology and research methods.
  • •Apply appropriate research methods in a study.
  • •Justify the choice of research methods.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all key definitions and concepts from each unit.

2

Practice formulating hypotheses and research questions.

3

Focus on understanding different research designs and methodologies.

4

Study examples of well-written research proposals and theses.

5

Create concept maps linking modules and units.

6

Practice writing concise summaries of research findings.

7

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their solutions.

8

Allocate study time evenly across all modules, with extra time for challenging units.

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