NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF CROP AND SOIL SCIENCES
EXAMINATION: SECOND SEMESTER POP EXAMINATION NOVEMBER 2109_2
COURSE TITLE: TECHNIQUES OF SCIENTIFIC WRITING AND PRESENTATION
(1CU)
COURSE CODE: AGR 515
TOTAL SCORE: 70 MARKS
TIME ALLOWED: 2hours
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Three questions in all
Question 1 is compulsory (25marks) and any three questions (15marks each)
Q1
i. What is the meaning of scientific writing? (5marks)
ii. Highlight the various tips for improving scientific writing. (15marks)
iii. State the various strategies for improving seminar presentation. (5marks)
Total = 25marks
Q2
i. What do you understand by “Seminar presentation tips”? (5marks)
ii. Highlight the tips to achieving a good seminar presentation. (10marks)
Q3
i. Briefly list the types/forms of review articles. (5marks)
ii. In a tabular form, mention five (5) errors associated with seminar presentations and show how to
avoid them. (10marks)
Q4
Write short notes on any three of the following elements of a review article
i. Title (3marks)
ii. Material and Method (3marks)
iii. References(3marks)
iv. Conclusion (3marks)
Q5. List the Steps involved in Preparing a Review Article and briefly discuss each
(15MARKS)
