The course focuses on helping students to make academic presentations whether verbally (as in a conference) or in writing (as in a paper). Topics include: • How to write a research proposal • How to structure a presentation (on paper and in power point) • Tenses used in various parts of a paper presentation • How to structure clear logical paragraphs • How to be concise • How to avoid ambiguity and different writing styles (for example, conventions for use of numbers, abbreviations, etc.)

CILO-1: Know the nature of scientific research, identify research problems of significance, conduct research projects, and deliver research outputs in the formats of reports, papers, or theses. CILO-2: Write a research proposal that is of clarity, being persuasive, and in a broad context. CILO-3: Know the thesis format and how to plan a thesis from the beginning of PhD study. Know the principles and good practices to write the thesis parts of title, abstract, introduction, methodologies, and conclusion. CILO-4: Use tense correctly, present logically and with self-clear figures/tables, and be familiar with different citation styles. CILO-5: Know the types and objectives of academic presentations, and prepare academic presentations with good practices and principles in mind.