481 GPH
Geophysical Reports (GPH 481)
Academic Year 1433- 1434H (2012 – 2013)
Writing scientific papers, theses and reports. Methods of criticism. Geophysical terminologies. Geophysical data presentation. Structure of geophysical report. How to write an ideal technical report and scientific paper. Manifestation of results.
كتابة الأوراق والتقارير والرسائل العلمية وطريقة نقدها ، المصطلحات الجيوفيزيائية، تقديم المعلومات الجيوفيزيائية في رسومات بيانية، هيكل التقرير وكيفية كتابة تقرير تقني وورقة علمية بشكل مثالي. إظهار النتائج.
1 Topics to be Covered
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Topic |
No of Weeks |
Contact hours |
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Writing scientific papers, theses and reports |
2 |
2 |
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Methods of criticism |
1 |
1 |
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Geophysical terminologies |
2 |
2 |
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Geophysical data presentation |
2 |
2 |
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Structure of geophysical report |
2 |
2 |
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How to write an ideal technical report and scientific paper |
2 |
2 |
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Manifestation of results |
2 |
2 |
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5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester |
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Assessment |
Assessment task (eg. essay, test, group project, examination etc.) |
Week due |
Proportion of Final Assessment |
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1 |
1st exam |
6 |
20% |
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2 |
12 lab reports |
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20% |
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3 |
Mid-term exam |
12 |
20% |
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4 |
1st lab exam |
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5 |
2nd lab exam |
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6 |
Final exam |
14 |
40% |
Text Books- References:
Writing a Report: 9th edition by John Bowden (24 Jun 2011)
Report Writing Skills Training Course - How to Write a Report and Executive Summary, and Plan, Design and Present Your Report - An Easy Format for ... of Exercises and Free Downloadable Workbook by Margaret Greenhall (1 Oct 2010)
Writing a Report: 8th edition: How to Prepare, Write and Present Really Effective Reports by John Bowden (19 Aug 2009)
Course Materials