Academic WritingLaajuus (5 cr)

Learning objectives

After completing the course, the student

- can employ the different functions of sentence and paragraph types to express information
- acquires an increased vocabulary suited for academic English
- learns the standard and academically accepted structure of an essay/report/thesis to better express one’s intentions more clearly in writing
- learns how to use a contemporary referencing system

Contents

Students learn, from the elements of the sentence and the paragraph, an approach that is expandable to encompass the demands of writing a full-fledged thesis in academically appropriate English, as follows:

- Academic Writing Style
- Report Organization
- Logical Organization of Ideas
- Paragraph Structure
- Academic Vocabulary
- Referencing


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Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

VIRTUAL for virtual courses. In virtual courses the student studies independently in a virtual learning environment. Students can communicate with other students and the teacher through a virtual learning environment. Students can complete assignments and possible exams at a time that suits them best.

If you have previous knowledge, the course can also be completed through the RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) procedure.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass/Fail
The course is passed by completion of compulsory exercises on Moodle.

Learning materials

The course materials are available on Moodle