2024 Fall, Scientific Writing for Chemists

Course Overview

Course Code: CH7600141
Course Description: This course guides students through the process of writing and publishing an original research manuscript. The students are expected to develop writing skills and understand the general structure of scientific papers.
Time and Classroom: Wed 4:30–7:30 pm, Room 112
Instructors: Jeong-Mo Choi et al.
Evaluation: Essays (40% × 2 = 80%), attendance (20%)

Week	Date	Topic	Notes
1	9/4	Introduction to the course
2	9/11	Structure of a scientific manuscript	on-line class
3	9/18	No class (Chuseok)
4	9/25	Group discussion 1	led by Prof. Youngsuk Kim
5	10/2	How to write an effective abstract and a cover letter	on-line class
6	10/9	No class (Hangul Day)
7	10/16	No class (KCS meeting)
8	10/23	Group discussion 2	led by Prof. Minseob Koh
9	10/30	Use of voice in scientific writing	on-line class
10	11/6	Group discussion 3	led by Prof. Ki Min Nam
11	11/13	Common language mistakes by Korean authors & Word Choice	on-line class
12	11/20	Group discussion 4	led by Prof. Jeong-Mo Choi
13	11/27	Tips for paraphrasing to avoid accidental plagiarism	on-line class
14	12/4	Group discussion 5	led by Prof. Sang Kook Woo
15	12/11	Make-up class
16	12/18	No class (final)