This course aims to provide training and instruction in the methods and practice of critically reading, writing, and analysing scientific text. Students will learn reading strategies, annotation methods, and techniques in outlining and summarizing a text. Students will also learn essential structure and writing techniques for manuscripts and proposals. The course is activity based and students will participate in reading, analysing, and writing exercises.

CILO-1: Analyze and critique a scientific text efficiently for content and quality. CILO-2: Prepare a formal scientific manuscript or proposal in an acceptable scientific style. CILO-3: Formulate scientific text that is clear, concise, accurate, and persuasive.