Critically Reading Scientific Papers

6 EC

Semester 2, period 4, 5

5234CRSP6Y

Owner Master Biomedical Sciences
Coordinator dr. Renée van Amerongen
Part of Master Biomedical Sciences, track Oncology, Master Biomedical Sciences, track Cognitive Neurobiology and Clinical Neurophysiology, Master Biomedical Sciences, track Psychopharmacology and Pathophysiology, Master Biomedical Sciences, track Infection and Immunity, Master Biomedical Sciences, track Cell Biology and Advanced Microscopy, Master Biomedical Sciences, track Biochemistry and Metabolic Diseases, Master Biomedical Sciences, track Experimental Internal Medicine, Master Biomedical Sciences, track Molecular Neurosciences, Master Biomedical Sciences, track Physiology of Synapses and Networks, Master Biomedical Sciences, track Developmental and Therapeutic Biology, Master Biomedical Sciences, track Medical Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Master Biomedical Sciences, track Cardiovascular Sciences, year 1

Course manual 2023/2024

Study materials

Literature

  • to be assigned via Canvas

Syllabus

Software

  • Zoom (all classes are online)

Objectives

  • discuss current concepts and challenges in developmental biology research and the state-of-the-art experimental approaches used to tackle these.
  • analyze and interpret the primary literature.
  • concisely present a paper in front of a peer group.
  • discuss and critique a paper within a peer group.
  • dissect the strength and weaknesses of a primary research article.

Teaching methods

  • Computer lab session/practical training
  • Self-study
  • Supervision/feedback meeting

Learning activities

Activity

Hours

Werkcollege

16

Self study

152

Total

168

(6 EC x 28 uur)

Attendance

Requirements of the programme concerning attendance (OER-B):

  1. Attendance during practical components exercises is mandatory.

Assessment

Item and weight Details

Final grade

Fraud and plagiarism

The 'Regulations governing fraud and plagiarism for UvA students' applies to this course. This will be monitored carefully. Upon suspicion of fraud or plagiarism the Examinations Board of the programme will be informed. For the 'Regulations governing fraud and plagiarism for UvA students' see: www.student.uva.nl

Contact information

Coordinator

  • dr. Renée van Amerongen

Staff

  • dr. F.M.J. Jacobs