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Learning Outcomes

TopThe goal of this module is to equip NGS networked group students with knowledge in soft skills in research and an appreciation of research ethics. Among other skills, students will practice their academic writing and presentation skills. They will be instructed on how to conduct a scientific dialogue, and be given foundation knowledge in intellectual property and patent issues. The will also go through a research ethics workshop where various topics on proper conduct in research shall be highlighted and discussed.

Prerequisites

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Schedule

TopGS6889B: Academic Research Ethics (Sem 1, AY2018-19)

Semester 1 AY2018 -19

Week	Topic and classroom activities	Contact hours	Instructors	Date/Time/Venue
3, 4 and 12	Scientific writing and peer review a). Lectures on scientific writing skills b). Students shall write a commentary/mini review paper on their topic/field of research. This will be graded by the instructor. c). Students shall peer-review the work from their classmates, and write a reviewer’s report. They will also need to respond to the report. The report and response will be graded by the instructor.	6h	Dr Daniel Cao Feng (CELC) Dr Lee Ming Cherk (CELC)	29 Aug 2018, 10am-12n (Wednesday) NGS MPR, Level 1 5 Sep 2018, 10am-12n (Wednesday) NGS MPR, Level 1 7 Nov 2018, 10am-12n (Wednesday) NGS MPR, Level 1
5	Perspectives in Science and Engineering A prominent invitee shall give a talk that should be both inspirational and instructive. Discussion may be on philosophical aspects of science and its practitioners, or a view of the larger picture beyond the mundane daily chores of a junior scientist. 5 attendance points	2h	Prof. Uttam Surana (IMCB)	13 Sep 2018, 10am-12n (Thursday) NGS MPR, Level 1
6	Presentation and conferences Students will be introduced to the “Do”s and “Don’t”s of giving an oral presentation. Here the general structure and purpose of conferences shall be explored. Students will be taught how to plan conference attendance and maximise social networking. Typical conference presentation options including posters and talks shall be discussed. 5 attendance points	2h	Dr Joan Lee (NGS)	20 Sep 2018, 10am-12n (Thursday) NGS MPR, Level 1
7	The scientific publication process – an overview Students will learn about the components of the scientific publication process. They will review different journal guidelines and visit library resources concerning journal rankings and citations. They will get some insights to the submission and review process of a research article. 5 attendance points	2h	A/P Tang BL (NGS)	4 Oct 2018, 10am-12n (Thursday) NGS MPR, Level 1
8	Commercialisation of scientific research An expert from NUS’ Industrial Liaison Office (ILO) shall will provide an overview of the various types of intellectual property, start-ups, and patent basics. This is followed by a Q & A session. 5 attendance points	2h	Dr Steven Suchting (NUS ILO)	11 Oct 2018, 10am-12n (Thursday) NGS MPR, Level 1

NGS Research Ethics Workshop

Date	Time	Topic
25 Sept ’18 (Tues)	9.30am-12.30pm	1. Research Ethics: Philosophy and practice 2. Proper conduct in the laboratory and research setting (research supervision and mentorship)
25 Sept ’18 (Tues)	2.00pm-5.00pm	3. Publication and authorship issues 4. Conflicts and competing interests
28 Sept ’18 (Fri)	9.30am-12.30pm	5. Research with animals, human subjects and environmentally sensitive topics 6. Research misconduct
28 Sept ’18 (Fri)	2.30pm-5.30pm	Student presentations – topics and cases to be assigned.

Assessment

TopB. Assessment

Assessment components	%
Attendance of non-assessed sessions	20
Scientific writing	30
Research Ethics Presentation	50
Total	100

Preclusions

TopNA

Workload

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