Anouk N'Guyen van Chinh: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2022 |
| Name | Dr. Anouk N'Guyen van Chinh |
| Name variants | Anouk N'Guyen Anouk N'Guyen van Chinh |
| Address | Dep. Umweltsystemwissenschaften ETH Zürich, CHN H 41 Universitätstrasse 16 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| anouk.nguyen@usys.ethz.ch | |
| Department | Environmental Systems Science |
| Relationship | Lecturer |
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| 151-0091-10L | Engineering Tool: Scientific Writing  All Engineering Tools courses are for MAVT Bachelor’s degree students only. | 0.4 credits | 1K | T. Korner, A. N'Guyen van Chinh | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Participants acquire scientific writing basics as a core competency to communicate with different audiences. They apply important methods and tools to refine a scientific question, research and evalutate the necessary information, quote and paraphrase, and to plan the structure of their own text. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Students are able to - derive and structure ideas for a text starting from a scientific question using simple techniques - find literature sources, check their relevance and completeness, organize them with a suitable tool and cite correctly - apply a reading technique for summarizing a text - distinguish plagiarism, quotation and paraphrase in texts using the presented criteria and correctly cite or paraphrase external content - use and cite information from the Internet correctly - plan and structure specialized texts that refer to different target groups | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | KURSPROGRAMM LEHRFORMEN - Inputs: Kurzvorträge und Selbstlernsequenzen - Uebungen: Hausaufgaben und während des Nachmittags selbständig in Moodle anhand von Fallstudien - Feedback und Diskussion: Lösungen der Studierenden werden gemeinsam mit den Dozierenden besprochen und diskutiert Zu allen Inhaltsteilen gibt es Übungsteile in Moodle, für die ein Laptop mit funktionierendem Internetanschluss benötigt wird. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Computer for exercises during the afternoon | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 701-0419-01L | Seminar for Bachelor Students: Biogeochemistry Only for Environmental Sciences BSc. Registration for the course is possible until 19.09.2022, | 3 credits | 2S | D. I. Christl, A. N'Guyen van Chinh | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Current research topics are presented and discussed based on scientific literature. The students prepare a presentation with the support of an expert. Subsequently, the topics are discussed jointly by students and experts in student-moderated discussion rounds. Presentation and moderation techniques are introduced and trained in the seminar, supported by instructions for constructive feedback. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | The seminar aims at introducing the students to current research in the field of biogeochemistry and connect them with researchers. After the seminar, students are able to … - understand and critically evaluate original scientific papers and to communicate their findings in a coherent way (presentation); in doing so, they become familiar with different types of publications and relevant journals in the field of biogeochemistry; - discuss scientific results, plan and lead discussion rounds (moderation); - give and receive constructive feedback. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Part 1: Literature search; presentation and moderation techniques. Part 2: Literature study; online-exchange of information; presentation and discussion moderated by students. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Selected handouts will be distributed in class. https://moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch/auth/shibboleth/login.php | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Restriction: only students enrolled in the environmental sciences bachelor's programm can register for this course. Deadline for enrollment is the FIRST day of the semester. Later enrollment can only be accepted in exceptional cases and under certain conditions (e.g., restricted choice of topics and dates). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 701-1302-00L | Term Paper 2: Seminar Prerequisite: Term Paper 1: Writing (701-1303-00L). Only for Environmental Sciences MSc and Science, Technology and Policy MSc. | 2 credits | 1S | L. Winkel, M. Ackermann, N. Casacuberta Arola, K. Deiner, N. Gruber, J. Hering, R. Kipfer, R. Kretzschmar, K. McNeill, D. Mitrano, A. N'Guyen van Chinh, M. Sander, M. H. Schroth, C. Schubert | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This class is the 2nd part of a series and participation is conditional on the successful completion of "Term Paper 1: Writing". The results from the term paper written during the previous term are presented to the other students and advisors and discussed with the audience. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | The goal of the term paper seminars is to train the student's ability to communicate (scientific) results to a wider audience and the ability to respond to questions and comments. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Each student presents the results of their term paper to fellow students and advisors and responds to questions and comments from the audience. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Guidelines and supplementary material are distributed on the Moodle platform. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | There is no final exam. Grade is assigned based on the quality of the presentation and ensuing discussion. To obtain the credits, it is mandatory to attend at least 60% of all seminar dates offered in the fall and spring semester. Active participation in discussion and feedback rounds is expected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 701-1303-00L | Term Paper 1: Writing Only for Environmental Sciences MSc and Science, Technology and Policy MSc. | 5 credits | 6A | L. Winkel, M. Ackermann, N. Casacuberta Arola, K. Deiner, N. Gruber, J. Hering, R. Kipfer, R. Kretzschmar, K. McNeill, D. Mitrano, A. N'Guyen van Chinh, M. Sander, M. H. Schroth, C. Schubert | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | The ability to critically evaluate original (scientific) literature and to summarise the information in a succinct manner is an important skill for any student. This course aims to practice this ability, requiring each student to write a term paper of scientific quality on a topic of relevance for research in the areas of biogeochemistry and pollutant dynamics. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | The goal of the term paper is to train the student's ability to critically evaluate scientific literature and to summarise the findings concisely in a paper addressing a research question. At the end of the course, students will be able to: - narrow down a research question. - identify relevant literature to address the research question. - concisely summarise and critically evaluate their findings. - formulate key outstanding questions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Each student is expected to write a paper with a length of approximately 15-20 pages. The students can choose from a list of topics prepared by the tutors, but the final topic will be determined based on a balance of choice and availability. The students will be guided and advised by their tutors throughout the term. The paper itself should contain the following elements: - Motivation and context of the given topic (25%) - Concise presentation and critical evaluation of the state of the science (50%) - Identification of open questions and perhaps opportunities for further research (25%) In addition, the accurate use of citations, attribution of ideas, and the judicious use of figures, tables, equations and references are critical components of a successful paper. Specialised knowledge is not expected, nor required; neither is new research. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Guidelines and supplementary material are distributed on the Moodle platform. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | Original scientific literature will be identified based on the chosen topic. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Please enrol latest until the first week of the semester. Contact termpaper(at)env.ethz.ch if you don't yet have access to MyStudies. The term paper course is primarily aimed at master students majoring in biogeochemistry & pollutant dynamics and ISTP students with a solid background in natural sciences and a strong interest in biogeochemistry & pollutant dynamics. Each student submits a term paper that will be reviewed by one fellow student and one faculty. The submission of the term paper and a written review of another student's term paper are a condition for obtaining the credit points. There is no final exam. The grade is assigned based on the quality of the term paper and the submitted review as well as on the presentation in the following term. Results from the term paper will be presented to fellow students and involved faculty in the following semester ("Term Paper 2: Seminar"). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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