The course takes place in period
- 3 (2019-01-01 to 2019-03-17)
- 4 (2019-03-18 to 2019-07-31)
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 (26 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
Until date 2017-06-01
Course enrolment period
2018-12-25 to 2019-01-21
Assessment methods
Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2019-01-09 | 08:30 - 12:00 | F366 | Academic Writing 2 | Kimberley Nigel | |
2019-01-16 | 08:30 - 12:00 | F366 | Academic Writing 2 | Kimberley Nigel | |
2019-01-23 | 08:30 - 12:00 | F366 | Academic Writing 2 | Kimberley Nigel | |
2019-01-30 | 08:30 - 12:00 | B323 | Academic Writing 2 | Kimberley Nigel | |
2019-02-06 | 08:30 - 10:30 | F366 | Academic Writing 2 | Kimberley Nigel | |
2019-02-13 | 08:30 - 12:00 | F366 | Academic Writing 2 | Kimberley Nigel | |
2019-02-20 | 08:30 - 12:00 | F366 | Academic Writing 2 | Kimberley Nigel | |
2019-02-27 | 08:30 - 12:00 | F366 | Academic Writing 2 | Kimberley Nigel | |
2019-03-06 | 08:30 - 12:00 | F366 | Academic Writing 2 | Kimberley Nigel | |
2019-03-13 | 09:15 - 12:00 | F366 | Academic Writing 2 | Kimberley Nigel | |
2019-03-27 | 09:15 - 12:00 | F366 | Academic Writing 2 | Kimberley Nigel | |
2019-04-03 | 09:15 - 12:00 | E387 | Academic Writing 2 SELF-STUDY | Kimberley Nigel | |
2019-04-10 | 09:15 - 12:00 | F366 | Academic Writing 2 Individual meetings | Kimberley Nigel | |
2019-04-16 | 09:15 - 12:00 | E387 | Academic Writing 2 (individual meetings) | Kimberley Nigel | |
2019-04-17 | 09:15 - 12:00 | E387 | Academic Writing 2 Individual meetings | Kimberley Nigel | |
2019-05-07 | 09:15 - 12:00 | E387 | Academic Writing 2 (Individual meetings) | Kimberley Nigel | |
2019-05-08 | 09:15 - 12:00 | E387 | Academic Writing 2 Individual meetings | Kimberley Nigel | |
2019-05-09 | 09:15 - 12:00 | E387 | Academic Writing 2 (individual meetings) | Kimberley Nigel | |
2019-05-15 | 09:15 - 12:00 | E387 | Academic Writing 2 Individual meetings | Kimberley Nigel | |
2019-05-22 | 09:15 - 12:00 | F366 | Academic Writing 2 Individual meetings | Kimberley Nigel | |
2019-05-29 | 09:15 - 13:00 | E387 | Academic Writing 2 | Kimberley Nigel |