Course
Contents
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This course is intended to be a
general compulsory course for the students in the engineering education
programs. This course in its broad perspective introduces the key concepts related to scientific research and
technical writing within an engineering framework. The course covers the chief definitions of
scientific research and its types, approaches, and ethics, elaborates the
research methodologies, illustrates the importance of research along with its
generic outcomes, and highlights the role of the
scientific-research centers in this
regard with emphasis on An-Najah National University in specific and
worldwide in general. Professional methods of
successful technical writing and
its importance are highlighted. The fundamental communication means of research outcomes
are manifested including specialized journals, presentations, scientific
meetings, conferences, and workshops.
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Course
Objectives
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In this course, we will introduce
the students to the following:
• Definition of scientific research and its importance, examples on
scientific research, and the major outcomes of scientific research
• Aspects of professional technical writing with demonstration of the
different writing qualities
• Types of scientific research and methodological approaches
• How to choose a topic for a scientific research and do search
for your research
• Elements of a scientific report
• Communication of research outcomes
• Working with digital resources
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Learning
Outcomes and
Competences
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1
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Demonstrate an
understanding of the importance of scientific research and the role of
professional technical writing
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E J
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50 %
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2
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Perform subject searches in specialized
scientific databases and online resources
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15 %
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3
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Demonstrate an ability to
communicate effectively
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G
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15 %
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4
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Demonstrate the ability of an
understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
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F
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10 %
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5
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Demonstrate the ability to use
techniques, skills for professional engineering research
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K
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10 %
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Textbook and
/ or Refrences
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The class notes are the main
source of information for this course and can be downloaded from the
following website:
OCC(Open Course Container)
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Assessment
Criteria
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Percent
(%)
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Projects
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50
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Final Exam
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50
%
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Week
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Subject
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1_2
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Scientific research
• What is the scientific research?
• Why do we conduct scientific research?
• Who conducts scientific research? Examples on scientific research
• What are the outcomes of scientific research?
• Which countries and universities are leading in scientific research? Where
is the position of Palestine researchers?
• Fundamental Principles of Scientific Research
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3_4
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Effective Use of Web Search
• How to search for your research information
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5_9
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Technical Writing (Report and
Paper) Using Microsoft Office 2007
• What is the technical writing?
• What do we pay attention to technical writing
• What is the importance of technical writing? Examples of poor, good and
outstanding technical writing
• Elements of a scientific research paper and how to write such a paper
Assignment [1] : Write Technical Report for specified problem (30
Marks)
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10_11
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Successful oral presentations for
engineers
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12_15
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Assignment [2] : Presentations for
specified topics (20 Marks)
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16
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Final Exam
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