The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- International business 2013 - Degree thesis and methodology
- International business 2014 - Degree thesis and methodology
- International business 2015 - Degree thesis
- International business 2016 - Degree thesis
- International business 2017 - Degree thesis
- International business 2018 - Degree thesis
- International business 2019 - Degree thesis
- International business 2020 - Degree thesis
The course takes place in period
- 1 (2023-08-01 to 2023-10-22)
- 2 (2023-10-23 to 2023-12-31)
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
3
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
Within this study unit we will focus on the
following competencies:
You acquire the tools necessary to succeed in
writing the thesis.
You know the writing process and the
prerequisites of structuring your research
writing.
You know the conventions of writing style,
accuracy of English and technical
presentation.
The course supports the Seminar module.
To achieve this, you need to have a proficiency of
at least C1 in English according to the CEFR
scale.
SDGs in focus:
4 Quality Education
5 Gender Equality
8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
10 Reduced Inequalities
16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
Once you have completed the study unit you will
have (mention knowledge, skill, attitude)
Knowledge - what you know
- familiarity with reading and handling academic
text.
- academic writing conventions related to writing
style and form.
- familiarity with writing techniques, critique
writing, paraphrasing.
- structure of the thesis.
- principles of citation and referencing source
material.
- language requirements of formal writing.
Skills - what you can do
- use source material to cite and reference in
academic writing
- demonstrate knowledge of writing requirements in
presenting a topic, motivating its significance
and presenting research aim and research
questions.
- write a research proposal
- write a literature review
Attitude
- you are careful to follow the norms and
conventions of academic writing to complete the
thesis
Course contents
Learning activities
Teaching and exercises in:
- writing a research proposal
- drafting an Introduction chapter
- writing a literature review, theoretical
framework
- formal academic style and grammatical form
- correcting and reviewing text
- APA referencing
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Skill level C1 in the Common European Framework of
Reference for Languages.
Previous course names
English 2 (Academic Writing & Project) 2014-15
Academic Writing 2015-16
Additional information
Attendance is mandatory.
Study activities
- Lectures - 40 hours
- Individual- and group instruction - 0 hours
- Practical exercises - 0 hours
- Small-group work - 0 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 35 hours
- Individual studies - 60 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 135 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
Written and oral assignments as well as active participation in course activities (see the course itslearning page for more detailed description of assessment requirements).
Teacher
Kimberley Nigel
Examiner
Kimberley Nigel
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (23 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
Until date 2023-12-31
Course enrolment period
2023-08-10 to 2023-09-06
Assessment methods
Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
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2023-09-06 | 09:15 - 11:00 | B323 | English Academic Writing | Kimberley Nigel | |
2023-09-13 | 10:30 - 11:15 | B323 | English Academic Writing | Kimberley Nigel | |
2023-09-13 | 11:30 - 12:15 | B323 | English Academic Writing | Kimberley Nigel | |
2023-09-20 | 10:15 - 11:00 | B323 | English Academic Writing | Kimberley Nigel | |
2023-09-20 | 11:15 - 12:00 | B323 | English Academic Writing | Kimberley Nigel | |
2023-09-27 | 10:30 - 11:15 | B323 | English Academic Writing | Kimberley Nigel | |
2023-09-27 | 11:30 - 12:15 | B323 | English Academic Writing | Kimberley Nigel | |
2023-10-04 | 10:45 - 11:30 | B323 | English Academic Writing | Kimberley Nigel | |
2023-10-04 | 11:30 - 12:15 | B323 | English Academic Writing | Kimberley Nigel | |
2023-10-11 | 10:15 - 11:00 | B323 | English Academic Writing | Kimberley Nigel | |
2023-10-11 | 11:15 - 12:00 | B323 | English Academic Writing | Kimberley Nigel | |
2023-10-18 | 10:15 - 11:00 | B323 | English Academic Writing | Kimberley Nigel | |
2023-10-18 | 11:15 - 12:00 | B323 | English Academic Writing | Kimberley Nigel | |
2023-10-25 | 10:15 - 11:00 | B323 | English Academic Writing | Kimberley Nigel | |
2023-10-25 | 11:15 - 12:00 | B323 | English Academic Writing | Kimberley Nigel | |
2023-11-01 | 10:15 - 12:00 | E383 | English Academic Writing 1 | Kimberley Nigel | |
2023-11-07 | 13:00 - 15:30 | English Academic Writing | Nigel Kimberley is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/67108438843?from=addon Meeting ID: 671 0843 8843 --- Join by SIP 67108438843@109.105.112.236 ? 67108438843@109.105.112.235 --- Join by H.323 ? 109.105.112.236 ? 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 671 0843 8843 | Kimberley Nigel | |
2023-11-13 | 16:30 - 18:00 | Z030 | Sisu session in English for IB students ONLINE | All students are to activate their study plan in the new student information system Sisu before December 2023. By activating your study plan before December you can enrol to your courses starting in January. If you do not activate your study plan before December: you cannot enrol to your courses and will therefore not be able to participate in lectures in January. More information: https://start.arcada.fi/en/news/topical/2023-10-04/arcada-is-changing-its-student-information-system-from-asta-to-sisu The session is held by Arcada's Student Affairs: sisu@arcada.fi. Link to the Teams-session: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZjdhODZlM2MtNjZiOC00YTQxLWE1N2UtZjRhODE4OTIzZTI0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2286080f64-b23d-4f93-8c43-e65f2588b9c3%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2295120ab9-e6c5-4d68-b283-421bbe101856%22%7d | Ahlroth Siri Eerola Sabina |
2023-11-15 | 09:15 - 12:15 | English Academic Writing | Nigel Kimberley is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/64714521681?from=addon Meeting ID: 647 1452 1681 --- Join by SIP 64714521681@109.105.112.236 ? 64714521681@109.105.112.235 --- Join by H.323 ? 109.105.112.236 ? 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 647 1452 1681 | Kimberley Nigel | |
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2023-11-29 | 09:15 - 13:00 | English Academic Writing | Nigel Kimberley is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/67895281677?from=addon Meeting ID: 678 9528 1677 --- Join by SIP 67895281677@109.105.112.236 ? 67895281677@109.105.112.235 --- Join by H.323 ? 109.105.112.236 ? 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 678 9528 1677 | Kimberley Nigel |