Academic Writing
Overview
Designed to enhance your written communication skills, this course delves into advanced grammar, coherent argumentation, and proper citation practices. You will work on crafting clear, concise, and structured essays and reports. Through iterative writing exercises and peer feedback, the course develops your ability to produce high quality academic and professional documents that meet rigorous standards.
Core Components
Importance and purpose of academic writing
Characteristics of formal and scholarly writing
Differences between academic and other types of writing
Common academic writing styles (APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard)
Citation and referencing techniques
Avoiding plagiarism and maintaining academic integrity
Identifying credible sources
Effective note-taking and organizing research
Using library databases and online journals
Components of an academic paper (introduction, body, conclusion)
Developing a strong thesis statement
Creating coherent paragraphs and logical flow
Formulating a strong argument
Supporting claims with evidence
Addressing counterarguments and rebuttals
Formal vs. informal writing
Objectivity and clarity in academic writing
Avoiding biased or overly opinionated language
Common grammatical errors in academic writing
Sentence structure and clarity
Punctuation and proofreading techniques
Effective paraphrasing techniques
Summarizing research findings concisely
Proper use of direct quotations
Essays and research papers
Literature reviews and annotated bibliographies
Reports, case studies, and dissertations
Self-editing strategies
Peer review and feedback processes
Using digital tools for editing and grammar checking
Writing and submitting a final academic paper
Presenting research findings
Self-reflection and improvement strategies
Programme Modules & Fee
- Purchase 1-3 modules: 3% discount on each module.
- Purchase 3-5 modules: 5% discount on each module.
- Purchase more than 5 modules: 12% discount on each module.
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