Research Design and Scientific Presentation

3 credits · Graduate

The focus is on preparing and presenting a short research (thesis) proposal, using a format based on NSERC Discovery Grant proposals. Most "in class" time is spent on research design, related topics such as critical reading and error analysis, and on student presentations of the various components of their proposals. Limited instruction in effective writing and presentation will be given in class, with extensive written feedback from the course instructors and classmates on oral and written assignments. Attendance at departmental seminars is compulsory. PREREQUISITES: Students must be registered in a graduate programme (MSc or PhD) in Earth Sciences, which normally requires a B.Sc. (Honours) in Earth Science or its equivalent; other students may be admitted with the permission of the instructors. RESTRICTIONS: This course is restricted to current graduate students in the Department of Earth Sciences EXCLUSIONS: ERTH 6300 FORMATS: Lecture | Seminar