The course takes place in period

  • 3 (2022-01-01 to 2022-03-13)
  • 4 (2022-03-14 to 2022-07-31)

Level/category

Professional studies

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

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

Group size

No limit (16 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Course enrolment period

2021-12-22 to 2022-01-06

Assessment methods

Date will be announced later - Reports and productions

Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2022-01-12 10:15 - 12:00 Academic Writing 2 Nigel is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/63829520726?from=addon Meeting ID: 638 2952 0726 Join by SIP 63829520726@109.105.112.236 63829520726@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 638 2952 0726 Kimberley Nigel
2022-01-19 10:15 - 12:00 Academic Writing 2 Nigel is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/64306174885?from=addon Meeting ID: 643 0617 4885 Join by SIP 64306174885@109.105.112.236 64306174885@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 643 0617 4885 Kimberley Nigel
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