04-608   Advanced Academic Skills for Engineers I

Course description

This course aims to support students to develop the skills, awareness and competencies required for a successful academic journey at CMU-Africa, focusing on navigating effective practices in academic research while paying attention to international academic conventions and standards.

This course is offered on a pass/no pass basis.

Learning objectives

By the end of this course, students will be better able to:

• Use CMU library resources for research and assignments.
• Convey technical ideas concisely to a wide range of (including non-expert) audiences.
• Organize and convey ideas (verbal and written) in a logical and precise manner.
• Awareness of the CMU's Academic Integrity Policy; adhere to international conventions / standards.
• Enhance research, critical thinking and independent learning skills.
• Understand the basics of making research proposals.
• Deliver preliminary research findings via a poster / in-person presentation.

Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be better at conducting basic academic research for assignments, drafting research proposals and disseminating preliminary research findings presentations in accordance with CMU/international conventions and standards.

Content details

Students will be guided in a step-by-step manner to identify their own research topic, formulate research objectives/questions, conduct the research and disseminate/present preliminary research findings.

Prerequisites

This is NOT for students taking 04-606 Academic Skills for Engineers I or 04-607 Academic Skills for Engineers II.