The aim of the course is to provide the student with a
variety of suitable material for writing. The most important aim is to
introduce the concept of Academic Writing and specifically to train the
students to use the Academic Styles. Then students are introduced to
paraphrasing, summarizing, quotations and referencing. Finally, students are
introduced to report writing.
Intended learning outcomes
By the end of this course students should be able to:
1. Write different academic writing styles.
2. Paraphrase and summarize.
3. Quote and add in-text & end list references correctly.
4. Interpret data from different graphs, diagrams and tables.
5. Avoid plagiarism.
6. Write reports.
Teaching and learning methods
The lecturer uses a variety of teaching methods. For example,
the teacher gives classroom discussions, the use of collaborative learning by
working in groups. The lecturer tries to make the class learner-centred by the
use of different activities and tasks.
Methods of assessments
First mid-term: 20 marks.
Second mid-term: 20 marks.
Final examination: 60 marks.
Additional
Information:
1.Handouts
2. Jordan, R. R. 1999. Academic Writing Course. Study
Skills in English. 3rd Ed. Longman.
3. McCarter, S. 2002. Academic Writing Practice for IELTS. IntelliGene.
3. Evans, V. 1998. Successful Writing Proficiency.
Express Publishing.
