1. Unit 1: Introduction – why critical thinking and writing?
2. Unit 2: The meaning of a scientific argument
3. Unit 3: The components of a scientific argument
4. Unit 4: The elements of a scientific argument
5. Unit 5: How to compose a scientific argument
6. Unit 6: Guidelines for writing a good scientific argument
7. Unit 7: Tips for writing a good scientific argument

• QUIZ – MODULE 1

1. Unit 1: Why critical thinking?
2. Unit 2: Critical thinking in science
3. Unit 3: Dealing with scientific uncertainty
4. Unit 4: Communicating significance and acknowledging limitations
5. Unit 5: Reading critically to write critically

• QUIZ – MODULE 2

1. Unit 1: What is a theoretical framework?
2. Unit 2: Use(s) of a theoretical framework
3. Unit 3: Theory as process
4. Unit 4: Guidelines for choosing a theoretical framework

• QUIZ – MODULE 3

1. Unit 1: Why citation and referencing?
2. Unit 2: Referencing and plagiarism
3. Unit 3: What (and when) to reference
4. Unit 4: Using reference management tools

• QUIZ – MODULE 5

1. Unit 1: Choosing a title
2. Unit 2: Writing an abstract
3. Unit 3: Where to publish
4. Unit 4: Improving the impact of your research

• QUIZ – MODULE 6