Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Scientific Writing in Sport Science
Course Code
LSPA_351
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
4.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 8
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Andra Fernāte
Structure Unit Manager
Diāna Laipniece
Structural Unit
Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
To provide students with the competences they need to publish in top-tier sport science scientific journals.
Preliminary Knowledge
Master's degree in sport or related sciences.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Knowledge and understanding of the writing, submission, revision, and publication processes of scientific articles.
Skills
1.Able to critically discuss the characteristics and rankings of the top-ranked journals in the field of sports sciences. Able to explain the essential parts of a scientific article and analyse published papers.
Competences
1.Able to prepare a manuscript for publication.
Assessment
Individual work
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Review top-tier sport science scientific journals (characteristics and rankings).
Selection of a title and a journal for submission of an article. Writing scientific article (experimental) in the field of sport science. Group revising of article after writing seminar.
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Examination
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Evaluation criteria for the learning outcomes:
20% Practical assignment I
20% Practical assignment II
20% Colloquium
30% Write (experimental) article
10% Active participation during lectures and seminars
Final assessment scale:
Non-differentiated (pass, fail, not present)
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Writing and publishing scientific articles in the field of sport science.
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Writing and publishing scientific articles in the field of sport science.
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Authorship, selection of a journal for submission of an article.
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The peer review process and expectations of editors and reviewers, revise of the article.
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The peer review process and expectations of editors and reviewers, revise of the article.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
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1. Barnet, S., Bedau, H. A., & O\’Hara, J. (2017). Critical thinking, reading and writing : a brief guide to argument (9th ed.). Bedford/St. Martin’s.
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2. Lindsay, D. R. (2020). Scientific writing: thinking in words (Second). CSIRO Publishing.
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3. Ridley, D. (2012). The literature review : a step-by-step guide for students (2nd ed.). SAGE
Other Information Sources
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1. Garrard, J. (2017). Health sciences literature review made easy: The matrix method. Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning.
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2. Holmberg, H. C., & Sperlich, B. (2021). Some Personal Advice Concerning How to Write Precise, Concise and Eloquent Research Articles. Frontiers in sports and active living, 3, 648929.
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3. O’Brien, B.,C., Harris, I., B., Beckman Th., J., Reed D., A., Cook, D.,A. (2014). Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research: A Synthesis of Recommendations. Academic Medicine 89(9):p 1245-1251, DOI: 10.1097/ACM.0000000000000388
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4. Tong A., Sainsbury P., Craig J. (2007). Consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research (COREQ): a 32-item checklist for interviews and focus groups. International Journal for Quality in Health Care, 19, 6, 349–357,
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5. Pyne, D. (2020). Preparing a High-Quality and Impactful Sport Science Manuscript. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 15(5), 598-599.