MB 5123 LOGIC AND PERSUASION IN SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATION
This course aims to improve participants' presentation skills by providing structured instructions on how to build strong arguments, both written and oral. By combining original lectures and practical exercises on: (a) formal and informal logic, including detection of logical fallacies in scientific presentations, and (b) elements of critical thinking, students will learn skills and practice constructing arguments, engaging an audience, and recognizing and responding to problems in communication.