Overview
This course
provides a comprehensive preparation for the types and styles of academic
writing needed for students at advanced levels. It aims to prepare students for writing reports. It focuses on developing students' academic styles and shows students how
to write their reports successfully and effectively.
Intended learning outcomes
The course aims to:
1. The student learns how to write different types of academic writing.2. The student will be familiar with the methods of drafting and summarizing.3. The student correctly quotes and adds references in the text and in the final list4. The student interprets data from various graphs, charts and tables.
5. The student knows how to write reports.
Teaching and learning methods
The
course will be presented to the student through lectures, panel discussions, or
assignments and exercises, discussion and dialogue
Methods of assessments
Methods
of evaluating students in this course:
(class work 40% & final 60%)
Class
work is divided into written midterm, assignments and tasks.
Final
exam is in a form of written exam.
References
Evans,
Virginia.1998.Successful Writing Proficiency. Express Publishing
Jordan, R. R. 1999. Academic
Writing Course. Study Skills in English. 3rd
Ed. Longman. McCarter,
S. 2002. Academic Writing
Practice for IELTS. IntelliGene
Main Contents of the Course
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Scientific topics
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Week
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Readings / References / Notes
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Introduction
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1
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Introduction
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2
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Academic styles
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3
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Academic styles
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4
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Academic Writing Practice
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5
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Academic Writing Practice
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6
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Academic Writing Practice
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7
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Avoiding Plagiarism
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8
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Avoiding Plagiarism
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9
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Reports
A.
Structure
B.
Types of reports
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10
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Reports
A.
Structure
B.
Types of reports
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11
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Reports
A.
Structure
B.
Types of reports
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12
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Practice Writing Reports
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13
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Practice Writing Reports
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14
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