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
The course takes place in period
- 1 (2019-08-01 to 2019-10-27)
- 2 (2019-10-28 to 2019-12-31)
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
4
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
The aim of the course is to equip students with
the tools necessary to succeed in writing the
thesis, i.e. to know the writing process and the
prerequisites of sound research writing, style,
structure, accuracy of English and technical
presentation. The course therefore also supports
the Seminars.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is expected
to be able to:
- demonstrate a command of writing techniques to
achieve the writing purpose for the degree
thesis.
- write in stylistically appropriate and
grammatically correct English.
- cite sources in the text correctly with a
corresponding List of References.
- apply Arcada's Thesis Writing Guidelines to
produce a technically well presented written
project.
- correctly structure a written project report
and apply the principles of academic writing.
- competently proofread the text for integrity,
and correct errors in the language before final
submission of the project.
Course contents
Academic Writing:
Principles of researching, planning and outlining
Citing sources and listing references
Writing process
Structure - coherency and fluency - in writing
Writing techniques
Language and style
Drafting and revising
Technical presentation
Revision test based on course materials and
Thesis Guide(*SEE BELOW).
Extended written assignment (4,000 words) to be
completed by the end of the course.
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
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
- Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
- Demonstrations and proficiency exams
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
To pass the course the student should complete and pass the following examinations:
1. Topic presentation
2. Research proposal
3. Information retrieval
4. Introduction
5. Course test
6. Individual meeting
7. Draft of thesis (introduction and literature review, methods)
Assignments = 80% of course grade
Attendance/participation = 20 % of course grade
Teacher
- Kimberley Nigel
- Åvall Ann-Kristin
Examiner
Kimberley Nigel
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (34 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Course enrolment period
2019-08-12 to 2019-09-08
Assessment methods
- Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
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2019-09-04 | 08:30 - 11:45 | B323 | Academic Writing 1 | Kimberley Nigel | |
2019-09-11 | 08:30 - 11:45 | B323 | Academic Writing 1 | Kimberley Nigel | |
2019-09-18 | 08:30 - 11:45 | B323 | Academic Writing 1 | Kimberley Nigel | |
2019-09-25 | 08:30 - 11:45 | B323 | Academic Writing 1 | Kimberley Nigel | |
2019-10-02 | 08:30 - 11:45 | B323 | Academic Writing 1 | Kimberley Nigel | |
2019-10-09 | 08:30 - 11:00 | B323 | Academic Writing 1 (Information Retrieval) | Kimberley Nigel | |
2019-10-16 | 08:30 - 11:45 | B323 | Academic Writing 1 | Kimberley Nigel | |
2019-10-23 | 08:30 - 11:45 | B323 | Academic Writing 1 | Kimberley Nigel | |
2019-10-30 | 09:15 - 11:45 | B323 | Academic Writing 1 | Kimberley Nigel | |
2019-11-06 | 09:15 - 11:45 | B323 | Academic Writing 1 | Kimberley Nigel | |
2019-11-13 | 09:15 - 11:45 | B323 | Academic Writing 1 | Kimberley Nigel | |
2019-11-20 | 09:15 - 13:00 | B323 | Academic Writing 1 | Kimberley Nigel | |
2019-11-27 | 09:15 - 13:00 | B323 | Academic Writing 1 | Kimberley Nigel | |
2019-12-04 | 09:15 - 13:00 | B323 | Academic Writing 1 | Kimberley Nigel | |
2019-12-11 | 10:00 - 13:00 | B323 | Academic Writing 1 | Kimberley Nigel |