MDA203 Academic and Business Integrity, Writing, and Communication

Přírodovědecká fakulta
jaro 2025
Rozsah
0/0/0. 5 kr. Ukončení: z.
Vyučující
Mgr. Tomáš Foltýnek, Ph.D. (přednášející), Mgr. Antonín Zita, M.A., Ph.D. (zástupce)
Mgr. Antonín Zita, M.A., Ph.D. (přednášející)
Garance
Mgr. Tomáš Foltýnek, Ph.D.
Ústav matematiky a statistiky – Ústavy – Přírodovědecká fakulta
Dodavatelské pracoviště: Katedra strojového učení a zpracování dat – Fakulta informatiky (50,00 %), Oddělení Centra jazykového vzdělávání na Fakultě informatiky – Centrum jazykového vzdělávání (50,00 %)
Předpoklady
No specific requirements besides the language skills allowing students to study.
Omezení zápisu do předmětu
Předmět je otevřen studentům libovolného oboru.
Cíle předmětu
The aim of the course is to understand principles of academic integrity with respect to cultural differences and get sufficient skills and proficiency in writing and communication. These skills and proficiency will allow students to use written communication effectively both in and outside of academia, including the business related aspects.
Výstupy z učení
After completing the course, students will:
understand the principles and importance of academic integrity, including ethical conduct and awareness of cultural differences;
be able to identify, analyze and solve ethical dilemmas related to the academic environment;
gain knowledge about the components of a well-structured essay, including how to create a strong thesis statement, develop coherent paragraphs, and establish a logical flow of ideas throughout their written assignments;
be aware of the importance of citation and referencing, able to cite sources properly; understand of the concept and the consequences of plagiarism;
Osnova
  • Academic Integrity (Understanding academic integrity and its importance
  • Ethical conduct in academic settings, forms and consequences of academic misconduct, plagiarism)
  • Academic reading (Conducting literature review, Credibility of sources, Critical Thinking and Analysis)
  • Academic writing (Essay Structure and Organization, Developing coherent paragraphs and logical flow, Presenting arguments and counterarguments, Improving Clarity and Coherence)
  • Proper Citation and Referencing (Importance of referencing, Quoting, paraphrasing, summarizing, Building a reference list/bibliography, Avoiding Plagiarism)
  • Technological tools to improve academic writing (Automated tools for literature review, citation managers, mind mapping, spell and grammar checkers, rewriting and paraphrasing tools)
Literatura
    povinná literatura
  • Foltýnek, T. et al. (2021). How to Avoid Plagiarism: Student Handbook. Karolinum. https://karolinum.cz/knihy/foltynek-how-to-avoid-plagiarism-24023
    doporučená literatura
  • PECORARI, Diane. Academic writing and plagiarism : a linguistic analysis. London: Bloomsbury Academic, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 2015, 214 stran. ISBN 9781472589101. info
  • BIZUP, Joseph a Joseph M. WILLIAMS. Style : lessons in clarity and grace. Eleventh edition, Pearson ne. Harlow, Essex: Pearson, 2014, ii, 226. ISBN 9781292039794. info
  • SWALES, John a Christine B. FEAK. Academic writing for graduate students : essential tasks and skills. 3rd ed. Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan Press, 2012, xiv, 418. ISBN 9780472034758. info
  • CARROLL, Jude. A handbook for deterring plagiarism in higher education. 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford Centre for Staff and Learning Development, 2007, 128 p. ISBN 9781873576748. info
    neurčeno
  • A research agenda for academic integrity. Edited by Tracey Bretag. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing Limited, 2020, xvi, 205. ISBN 9781789903768. info
Výukové metody
Academic integrity module - synchronous sessions with discussions about selected ethical dilemmas Academic writing module - mostly asynchronous - students are given tasks, they submit solution, peer review, feedback; consultations with tutors on demand
Metody hodnocení
Participation in the discussion sessions, completion of asynchronous tasks, and final presentation (colloquium)
Vyučovací jazyk
Angličtina
Další komentáře
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