Course detail

Fundamentals of Scientific Publication

FA-D011Acad. year: 2018/2019

In connection with another theoretical subject studied at the same time - Theory of Architecture or Theory and Development of Urbanism, this subject will lead students through the process of creating and continuing the life of a scholarly text. In the first chapters, it focuses on collecting information from available electronic resources, as well as their correct use and quoting, in the following chapters the students will get an overview and advice on creating a professional text and choosing a suitable magazine for its publication. In the last chapters the subject deals with the dissemination of the results of scientific work and citation analyzes.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

0

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Not applicable.

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not applicable.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Credit, written test and live interview. Continuous fulfillment of tasks at least 50%, preparation of a semester project and final presentation are expected.

Course curriculum

1. Creative techniques for choosing a topic
2. Google vs. database and search basics
3. EIZ at the BUT and the Primo discovery system
4. Patent databases and freely available resources
5. Selecting a Journal, Conference, and VaVaI Methodology
6. Publishing process and copyright
7. Basics of Expert Text Creation
8. Fundamentals of Citation
9. Citation Managers and Citace PRO
10. Evaluation of science, citation analysis and altmetrics
11. Promoting the results of scientific work

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the subject is to make the process of creating and continuing the life of a scholarly text.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Not applicable.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

KRČÁL Martin a Zuzana TEPLÍKOVÁ. Naučte (se) citovat. Blansko. Citace.com, 2014. ISBN 978-80-260-6074-1. (CS)
WALLWORK, Adrian. English for writing research papers. New York: Springer, 2011. ISBN 978-1-4419-7921-6. (CS)
MAREK Jiří, Petra DĚDIČOVÁ a Jan SKŮPA. Open acces na VUT v Brně. Brno: Vysoké učení technické v Brně, Ústřední knihovna, 2014. (CS)

Recommended reading

ČSN ISO 690 (010197). Informace a dokumentace - Pravidla pro bibliografické odkazy a citace informačních zdrojů. Praha: ČNI, 2011. (CS)
LANGE, Alexandra. Writing About Architecture: Mastering the Language of Buildings and Cities (Architecture Briefs). 1st ed. B.m.: Princeton Architectural Press, 2012. ISBN 978-1616890537. (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme ARCHURB Doctoral

    branch ARCH , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme ARCHURB Doctoral

    specialization ARCH , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme ARCHURB Doctoral

    specialization ARCH , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme ARCHURB Doctoral

    branch ARCH , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme ARCHURB Doctoral

    specialization URBAN , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme ARCHURB Doctoral

    branch URBAN , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme ARCHURB Doctoral

    specialization URBAN , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme ARCHURB Doctoral

    branch URBAN , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer