Program Overview

Science Writing for the Agri-Food Researcher (UCD - FDSC40470)

Course Fact File

• Code: FS6627
• Teaching Mode: Part-Time
• Qualifications: CPD Module
• NFQ Level: Level 9
• Fees: €625.00
• Closing Date: TBC
• Credits: 5
• Start Date: TBC

Outline

Module Objective

This module gives researchers in the Agri Food Sector an overview of the different areas of writing and communication skills in this specialised area, depending on your audience, medium and aim. It includes practical workshops with feedback.

Module Content

• The scientific publication process
• Good scientific writing principles
• Getting published and making an impact
• When to publish and when to patent
• Writing a research proposal
• Writing your thesis
• Ethics and publication
• Communicating with non-scientific audiences
• Writing a press release
• Communicating with Stakeholders

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:

• Prepare a scientific manuscript for publication
• Write documents in a high standard of scientific writing
• Design a basic scientific presentation and poster on a topic of scientific interest
• Communicate complex scientific material to a non-scientific audience
• Prepare a simple press release on a scientific topic
• Prepare a précis from large documentation working to time pressure

Requirements

• Candidates must be holders of an honours BSc degree, or equivalent qualification, in a discipline with a significant element Food or Agricultural Science, with a minimum of second class honours Grade 2 or equivalent
• Candidates should be concurrently registered (or intending to register) for a Research Degree programme (e.g. MRes, MSc or PhD)

Fees and Costs

• Module Fee: €625.00
• Application Fee: €35.00

How To Apply

To apply for this module, please log on to the UCC APPLY page and create an account. Gather any additional documents required (including a passport-style photo), copy of your degree parchment if not a previous UCC graduate. An application fee of €35 will be payable on submission of your application via the same platform.