AB-2-053 (2) - Academic Writing 2

• 3 (2023-01-01 to 2023-03-19)
• 4 (2023-03-20 to 2023-07-31)

English

Compulsory

First

3

5 cr

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.

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.

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.

Skill level C1 in the Common European Framework of
Reference for Languages.

• Lectures - 40 hours
• Project- and production work/artistic activities - 35 hours
• Individual studies - 60 hours

• Total workload of the course: 135 hours
• Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
• Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Participation in tuition

Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

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: ...

Kimberley Nigel

Kimberley Nigel

https://arcada.itslearning.com/ External link

No limit (25 students enrolled)

Until date 2023-05-31

2022-12-26 to 2023-01-22

Date will be announced later - Reports and productions