The course takes place in period
- 3 (2021-01-01 to 2021-03-21)
- 4 (2021-03-22 to 2021-07-31)
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, and develop the
content structure.
- 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).
Project:
Seminar presentation of research plan.
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.
Study activities
- Lectures - 40 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
To pass the course the student should pass the
assignments detailed in itslearning:
Examination 1 ....
Examination 2.... etc.
(examinations include written examination tests,
demonstrations and presentations, reports and
productions, essays, and also presence at
specified occasions)
The examinations contribute to the final grade as
follows: ...
Teacher
Kimberley Nigel
Examiner
Kimberley Nigel
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (20 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Course enrolment period
2020-12-24 to 2021-01-20
Assessment methods
Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
| Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-27 | 09:15 - 11:00 | Academic Writing 2 | Nigel is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62296619506?from=addon Meeting ID: 622 9661 9506 Join by SIP 62296619506@109.105.112.236 62296619506@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 622 9661 9506 | Kimberley Nigel | |
| 2021-02-03 | 09:15 - 11:00 | Academic Writing 2 | Nigel is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62769603374?from=addon Meeting ID: 627 6960 3374 Join by SIP 62769603374@109.105.112.236 62769603374@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 627 6960 3374 | Kimberley Nigel | |
| 2021-02-10 | 09:15 - 11:00 | Academic Writing 2 | Nigel is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/63063563126?from=addon Meeting ID: 630 6356 3126 Join by SIP 63063563126@109.105.112.236 63063563126@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 630 6356 3126 | Kimberley Nigel | |
| 2021-02-17 | 09:15 - 11:00 | Academic Writing 2 | Kimberley Nigel | ||
| 2021-02-24 | 09:15 - 11:00 | Academic Writing 2 | Nigel is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/68732072032?from=addon Meeting ID: 687 3207 2032 Join by SIP 68732072032@109.105.112.236 68732072032@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 687 3207 2032 | Kimberley Nigel | |
| 2021-03-03 | 09:15 - 11:00 | Academic Writing 2 | Nigel is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/61507794580?from=addon Meeting ID: 615 0779 4580 Join by SIP 61507794580@109.105.112.236 61507794580@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 615 0779 4580 | Kimberley Nigel | |
| 2021-03-10 | 09:15 - 11:00 | Academic Writing 2 | Nigel is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62185722685?from=addon Meeting ID: 621 8572 2685 Join by SIP 62185722685@109.105.112.236 62185722685@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 621 8572 2685 | Kimberley Nigel | |
| 2021-03-17 | 09:15 - 11:00 | Academic Writing 2 | Nigel is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/67806087125?from=addon Meeting ID: 678 0608 7125 Join by SIP 67806087125@109.105.112.236 67806087125@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 678 0608 7125 | Kimberley Nigel | |
| 2021-03-24 | 09:15 - 11:00 | Academic Writing 2 | Nigel is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/66404895727?from=addon Meeting ID: 664 0489 5727 Join by SIP 66404895727@109.105.112.236 66404895727@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 664 0489 5727 | Kimberley Nigel | |
| 2021-03-31 | 09:15 - 11:00 | B323 | Academic Writing 2 | Nigel is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69102103329?from=addon Meeting ID: 691 0210 3329 Join by SIP 69102103329@109.105.112.236 69102103329@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 691 0210 3329 | Kimberley Nigel Pusa Tatja |
| 2021-04-07 | 09:15 - 11:00 | B323 | Academic Writing 2 | Nigel is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69832716369?from=addon Meeting ID: 698 3271 6369 Join by SIP 69832716369@109.105.112.236 69832716369@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 698 3271 6369 | Kimberley Nigel |
| 2021-04-21 | 09:15 - 11:00 | B323 | Academic Writing 2 | Nigel is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/63647635379?from=addon Meeting ID: 636 4763 5379 Join by SIP 63647635379@109.105.112.236 63647635379@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 636 4763 5379 | Kimberley Nigel |
| 2021-04-28 | 09:15 - 11:00 | B323 | Academic Writing 2 | Nigel is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/61833821479?from=addon Meeting ID: 618 3382 1479 Join by SIP 61833821479@109.105.112.236 61833821479@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 618 3382 1479 | Kimberley Nigel |
| 2021-05-12 | 09:15 - 11:00 | B323 | Academic Writing 2 | Kimberley Nigel | |
| 2021-05-19 | 09:15 - 12:15 | B323 | Academic Writing 2 | Nigel is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/64919324287?from=addon Meeting ID: 649 1932 4287 Join by SIP 64919324287@109.105.112.236 64919324287@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 649 1932 4287 | Kimberley Nigel |