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GS6889B
ACADEMIC SKILLS AND RESEARCH ETHICS
2016/2017, Semester 1
NUS Grad Sch For Integrative Sci & Engg (NUS Grad Sch For Integrative Sci & Engg)
Modular Credits: 2
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GS6889B: Academic Research Ethics (Sem 1, AY2016-17)
Semester 1 AY2016 -17
Week
Topic and classroom activities
Contact hours
Instructors
Date/Time/Venue
2, 3 and 11
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
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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
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6h
Dr Radhika Jaidev (CELC)
Dr Jeffrey Mok
(CELC)
18 Aug 2016, 10am-12n (Thursday)
NGS MPR, CeLS, Level 1
25 Aug 2016, 10am-12n (Thursday)
NGS MPR, CeLS, Level 1
27 Oct 2016, 10am-12n (Thursday)
NGS MPR, CeLS, Level 1
4
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)
01 Sept 2016, 10am-12n (Thursday)
CeLS Auditorium, Level 1
5
Intellectual property and patent issues
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
Mr Robert Jackson
(NUS ILO)
08 Sept 2016, 10am-12n (Thursday)
NGS MPR, Level 1
6
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)
15 Sept 2016, 10am-12n (Thursday)
NGS MPR, Level 1
7
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)
29 Sept 2016, 10am-12n (Thursday)
NGS MPR, CeLS Level 1
NGS Research Ethics Workshop (A/P Tang BL, NGS)
Date
Time
Topic
19 Sept ’16 (Mon)
9.30am-12.30pm
1. Research Ethics: Philosophy and practice
2. Proper conduct in the laboratory and research setting (research supervision and mentorship)
2.00pm-5.00pm
3. Publication and authorship issues
4. Conflicts and competing interests
23 Sept ’16 (Fri)
9.30am-12.30pm
5. Research with animals, human subjects and environmentally sensitive topics
6. Research misconduct
2.00pm-5.00pm
Student presentations – topics and cases to be assigned.
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Assessment
Assessment components
%
Attendance of non-assessed sessions
20
Scientific writing
30
Research Ethics Presentation
50
Total
100
Workload
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1.5-0-0-1.5-2
Workload Components : A-B-C-D-E
A: no. of lecture hours per week
B: no. of tutorial hours per week
C: no. of lab hours per week
D: no. of hours for projects, assignments, fieldwork etc per week
E: no. of hours for preparatory work by a student per week