Scholarly Communication

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Scholarly Communication

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About this course: Scholarly Communication is a concise but comprehensive course on how to write research papers in English. The course will help the candidates gain a better understanding of the rhetorical conventions of English and the common challenges the candidates may face as an academic writer. The course provides instruction, exercises, structure, and deadlines needed to create a publishable paper. The aim of the course is to improve competence in scholarly communications by deepening knowledge of the core features of the scientific writing style. It presents and analyzes the unwritten rules of scientific writing, the ones candidates most likely never learned in academic writing…

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About this course: Scholarly Communication is a concise but comprehensive course on how to write research papers in English. The course will help the candidates gain a better understanding of the rhetorical conventions of English and the common challenges the candidates may face as an academic writer. The course provides instruction, exercises, structure, and deadlines needed to create a publishable paper. The aim of the course is to improve competence in scholarly communications by deepening knowledge of the core features of the scientific writing style. It presents and analyzes the unwritten rules of scientific writing, the ones candidates most likely never learned in academic writing. The course will enable the candidates to write clear, detailed and well-structured scientific texts appropriate to a suitable academic journal. In particular, they will develop an awareness of fundamental concepts of academic writing, such as contrastive rhetoric, logical organization, and argumentation. In addition, they will develop skills for self-editing and revision techniques, including editing for precision and clarity. They will also gain a deeper understanding of how to prepare a scientific paper using the IMRAD format. Finally, the candidates will develop an enhanced understanding of the concept of academic integrity and the ethics of scientific writing. The candidates will be able to overcome anxiety about academic publishing and get their research papers published in international journals.

Created by:  Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology
  • Taught by:  Elena Bazanova, Director of the Language Training and Testing Center

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Basic Info Course 2 of 5 in the English for Research Publication Purposes Specialization Level Intermediate Commitment 4 weeks, 3 - 4 hours per week Language English How To Pass Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. User Ratings 4.5 stars Average User Rating 4.5See what learners said 课程作业

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Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology Московский физико-технический институт (неофициально известный как МФТИ или Физтех) является одним из самых престижных в мире учебных и научно-исследовательских институтов. Он готовит высококвалифицированных специалистов в области теоретической и прикладной физики, прикладной математики, информатики, биотехнологии и смежных дисциплин. Физтех был основан в 1951 году Нобелевской премии лауреатами Петром Капицей, Николаем Семеновым, Львом Ландау и Сергеем Христиановичем. Основой образования в МФТИ является уникальная «система Физтеха»: кропотливое воспитание и отбор самых талантливых абитуриентов, фундаментальное образование высшего класса и раннее вовлечение студентов в реальную научно-исследовательскую работу. Среди выпускников МФТИ есть Нобелевские лауреаты, основатели всемирно известных компаний, известные космонавты, изобретатели, инженеры.

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WEEK 1


Science Writing



MODULE I: SCIENCE WRITING will help you develop an enhanced understanding of English written pattern, based on Anglo-American rhetorical conventions. The module covers issues relating to writing strategies, style, hedging, clear meaning, organization, and choice of first person pronouns. The focus is on improving your ability to write academic English appropriate to a research article.


10 videos, 6 readings, 4 practice quizzes expand


  1. 阅读: Elena Bazanova
  2. 阅读: MIPT
  3. 阅读: LTTC
  4. Video: Welcome words
  5. 阅读: Grading Policy
  6. 练习测验: Self-assessment
  7. Video: Writing in English
  8. Video: Anglo-American Rhetorical Traditions
  9. Video: Golden Rules of Scientific Writing
  10. 练习测验: Progress Check
  11. 练习测验: Self-assessment
  12. Video: Clarity, Precision, and Accuracy
  13. Video: Hedging
  14. Video: Fuzzy and Smothered Words
  15. 练习测验: Self-assessment
  16. Video: Function and Structure Words
  17. Video: I and We in Scientific Writing
  18. Video: Who, Which, … or That?
  19. 阅读: Supplementary materials
  20. 阅读: Takeaways

Graded: Progress check
Graded: Progress Check
Graded: End-of-Module Test

WEEK 2


The Challenge



MODULE II: THE CHALLENGE covers issues relating to the internal text structures intrinsic to a research article. The module clarifies the usage of three major types of modifiers (squinting, misplaced, and dangling) and suggests a number of strategies to avoid obvious negation. In addition, you will learn how to create stronger academic writing by choosing the right verb form used either in active or passive voice. The module teaches Anglo-American style of outlining, paragraphing, and argumentation to make the reading process easier for the reader. Also, you will develop an awareness of the process of journal analysis.


9 videos, 2 readings, 3 practice quizzes expand


  1. 练习测验: Self-assessment
  2. Video: Wayward Modifiers
  3. Video: Hidden Negation
  4. Video: Active vs. Passive
  5. 练习测验: Self-assessment
  6. Video: Tenses in Scientific Writing
  7. Video: Punctuation
  8. Video: A Unit of Composition
  9. 练习测验: Self-assessment
  10. Video: Anglo-American Style of Argumentation
  11. Video: Presenting Results or Telling a Story?
  12. Video: Journal Analysis
  13. 阅读: Supplementary materials
  14. 阅读: Takeaways

Graded: Progress Check
Graded: Progress Check
Graded: Progress Check
Graded: End-of-Module Test

WEEK 3


The Manuscript



MODULE III: THE MANUSCRIPT will teach you how to prepare a publishable paper in the IMRaD (Introduction, Methods & Materials, Results, and Discussion) format. The module provides clear instructions on manuscript writing. You will gain a better understanding of four elements that underlie the structure of all stories, including those you write in science – Opening, Challenge, Action, and Resolution, which can be easily mapped on the IMRaD format.


9 videos, 3 readings, 3 practice quizzes expand


  1. 练习测验: Self-assessment
  2. Video: Manuscript Guidelines: Insider Knowledge
  3. Video: The IMRaD Format
  4. Video: Introduction
  5. 练习测验: Self-assessment
  6. Video: Materials and Methods
  7. Video: Results
  8. Video: Discussion
  9. 练习测验: Self-assessment
  10. Video: Title, Abstract, and Keywords
  11. Video: Acknowledgments
  12. Video: References
  13. 阅读: Supplementary materials
  14. 阅读: Takeaways
  15. 阅读: FAQ concerning peer-review assignments.

Graded: Progress Check
Graded: Progress Check
Graded: Progress Check
Graded: Peer Review
Graded: End-of-Module Test

WEEK 4


Scientific Communication



MODULE IV: SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATION covers issues concerning the manuscript submission process. The module highlights editorial requirements, scientific integrity and publishing ethics. In addition, you will learn several self-editing techniques that will enable you to prepare your manuscript for submission. The module suggests ways to self-promote in academia.


8 videos, 2 readings, 2 practice quizzes expand


  1. 练习测验: Self-assessment
  2. Video: Self-Editing Checklist
  3. Video: Manuscript Submission
  4. Video: The Road to Calvary
  5. 练习测验: Self-assessment
  6. Video: Ethics
  7. Video: Self-Promotion
  8. Video: Interview
  9. Video: Interview
  10. 讨论提示: Your Experience with Research Writing: Struggles, Victories, and Lessons Learned
  11. 阅读: Supplementary materials
  12. 阅读: FAQ concerning peer-review assignments.
  13. Video: Goodbye Message

Graded: Progress Check
Graded: Progress Check
Graded: End-of-Module Test
Graded: Hedgings
Graded: Final Test
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