Course Objectives

• To develop the skills to communicate and articulate in English
• To equip the students/scholars with skills to write dissertations and research papers

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students/scholars will possess the skills necessary to write effective dissertations and research papers, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in written and verbal English communication.

Course Syllabus

Module I

Technical Writing- Various forms of scientific writings- theses, technical papers, reviews, manuals, etc; Various parts of thesis and research communications (title page, authorship contents page, preface, introduction, review of literature, material and methods, experimental results and discussion); Writing of abstracts, summaries, précis, citations etc.; commonly used abbreviations in the theses and research communication; illustrations, photographs and drawings with suitable captions; pagination, numbering of tables and illustrations; writing of numbers and dates in scientific write-ups; Editing and proof-reading; Writing of a review article, presentation of scientific papers.

Module II

Communication Skills-Grammar(Tenses, parts of speech, clauses, punctuation marks); Error analysis(Common errors); Concord; Collocation; Phonetic symbols and transcription; Accentual pattern: Weak forms in connected speech

Module III

Participation in group discussion; Facing an interview

Session Plan

Session 1

Technical Writing- Various forms of scientific writings- thesis, technical papers, reviews, manuals, etc :

Task:

Design formats of various forms of scientific writings and describe of each form, highlighting their purpose and characteristics with suitable examples.

References:

Orientation: https://youtu.be/Twc2S88zuGo

Thesis writing: https://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/~martins/sen_sem/thesis_org.html

Technical Papers: https://homes.cs.washington.edu/~mernst/advice/write-technical-paper.html

Review Paper writing: https://www.einsteinmed.edu/uploadedFiles/education/student-affairs/Registrar/Format%20for%20a%20review%20paper%20(attach%20to%20F204).pdf

Session 2

Various parts of thesis and research communications (title page, authorship contents page, preface, introduction, review of literature, material and methods, experimental results and discussion):

Task:

Students will explore the various parts of thesis, research communications, and write a thesis on their area of study.

Reference: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/323184884_Chapter_13_Writing_a_Research_Report_Organisation_and_presentation

Thesis: https://www.scribbr.com/dissertation/thesis/

Session 3

Writing of abstracts, summaries, précis, citations :

Task:

Students will choose a scholarly article and create an abstract, summary, and précis of the key points. They will also practice generating accurate citations in a specified format (e.g., APA or MLA).

Reference:

Abstract writing: https://writing.wisc.edu/handbook/assignments/writing-an-abstract-for-your-research-paper/

Summary writing: https://www.scribbr.com/working-with-sources/how-to-summarize/

Précis writing: https://gradecrest.com/precis-writing-guide/

Citations: https://www.scribbr.com/citing-sources/citation-styles/

Session 4

Commonly used abbreviations in the thesIs and research communication; illustrations, photographs and drawings with suitable captions:

Task:

Students will curate a collection of illustrations, photographs, and drawings on their areas of study. Discuss on abbreviations, along with suitable captions.

References: https://www.scribbr.com/dissertation/list-of-abbreviations/

https://youtu.be/CsYakRWCrXM

Session 5

Pagination, numbering of tables and illustrations; writing of numbers and dates in scientific write-ups:

Task:

Students will download articles on their areas of interest and format it with  proper pagination, accurate numbering of tables and illustrations, and consistent use of numerical representation and date formatting.

Reference: https://graduateschool.nd.edu/assets/283522/wfrw_ii_figures_and_tables.pdf

https://youtu.be/AyvAP7CqUGk

Session 6

Editing and proof-reading:

Task:

Students will write a report and they will compare and analyze the suggested edits, corrections, and recommendations provided by Quill Bot and Grammarly. Students will then revise their work accordingly, incorporating the feedback to enhance grammar, clarity, and overall writing quality.

Reference:

https://youtu.be/Up3WZJn4OpQ

Difference between Editing & proof-reading: https://youtu.be/L5bvO7_3huA

https://www.slideshare.net/RussellRodrigo3/editing-and-proofreading-79883056

Session 7

Writing of a review article :

Task:

Students will select a topic of interest within their field of study and conduct thorough research to gather relevant information. They will then organize and synthesize the collected data to write a comprehensive review article.

Reference: https://youtu.be/kExJSYtv0ck

https://www.wikihow.com/Write-an-Article-Review

Session 8

Presentation of scientific papers:

Task:

Students will design a presentation using tools like Canva and Google slides and design a presentation on any research paper of their choice.

Reference: https://karger.com/ced/article/35/3/202/547/How-to-Prepare-and-Deliver-a-Scientific

https://youtu.be/kBfEvppvIvg

Session 9

Grammar(Tenses, parts of speech, clauses, punctuation marks); Error analysis(Common errors); Concord; Collocation:

Assessment: Online Test

Practice Test: https://www.test-guide.com/english-grammar-practice-tests.html

References:

Tenses: https://youtu.be/PQG_gYFePD4

Parts of speech: https://youtu.be/v9fCKTwytJA

Clauses: https://byjus.com/english/clauses/

Punctuation Marks: https://youtu.be/1aa--jf4CjY

Error Analysis: https://youtu.be/O3fBvxRNBkE

Concord: https://youtu.be/YFP-MBSl14M

Collocation: https://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/collocations.php

Session 10

Phonetic symbols and transcription; Accentual pattern: Weak forms in connected speech

Task:

Use the link to practice pronounciation of individual sounds:

https://icspeech.com/phonetic-symbols.html

References:

Phonetic symbols and transcription: https://www.phon.ucl.ac.uk/home/wells/transcription-ELL.pdf

Accentual pattern:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1hW53DoPzZ-ydyWLiughixVUBEsp9ii88g92fhyEir0M/htmlpresent

https://youtu.be/SNmEeNmIxNI

Weak forms in connected speech:

https://youtu.be/ZfAT7azqfos

Session 11

Group discussion:

Task (Mock GD):

Students will be divided into small groups and assigned a trending topic. Each group will engage in a structured discussion, taking turns to express their viewpoints, actively listen to others, and offer constructive feedback. Students will be assessed based the GD criteria.

References:

What is GD: https://youtu.be/3rbDgLzWKMU

Process of GD: https://youtu.be/7TTnYgkLYUs

Types of Group Discussion: https://youtu.be/g53yJbvoyxs

Evaluation Criteria:https://youtu.be/ytptSmQnccY

Do's and Don'ts: https://youtu.be/v9Gq6k15tu4

Tips to Master Group Discussion:https://youtu.be/3w32jIsRlsw

Practice Topics with sample answers: https://www.indiabix.com/group-discussion/topics-with-answers/

Session 12

Interview Preparation:

Task : Mock interview I-Technical

Mock interview II- Non Technical

In both the rounds students will gain know;edge on industry specific job and prepare relevant interview questions. After preparation students will practice asking and answering questions, demonstrating effective communication, active listening, and professionalism. Respective panel will also provide constructive feedback.

References:

Interview Preparation : https://in.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/interview-preparation

https://prepinsta.com/interview-preparation/

Tips : https://youtu.be/MsZh5Ll1IwE

FAQ's: https://youtu.be/CwUBnhDVKTg