Academic writingLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Learning outcomes: On completion of the study unit the successful student will be able to • use formal lexis and grammar appropriate for academic writing in English • plan and write an academic essay • recognize basic principles of academic integrity (appropriate quoting, paraphrasing) and is aware of ethically sound writing practices • apply the principles of organization to writing and develop an argument using appropriate academic conventions • construct linguistically idiomatic, coherent and well-argued academic essays in English The course develops the following work life skills: Language skills, argumentation skills, information retrieval skills, writing in different genres, time management and prioritization skills, social intelligence

Content

Principles of academic integrity, principles of organization, textual cohesion, the structure of academic essays, citing and paraphrasing, finding and using sources.

Materials

Handouts

Further information

Time: First year, periods 1 and 2 Offering data: Compulsory for major and minor subject students Key words: Academic writing Campus: Joensuu Further information: Not open to exchange students. Language of tuition: English. Generic competences: Digitalization, Internationality, Critical thinking, Identification and development of expertise, Interaction and communication

Execution methods

Exercise course

Accomplishment methods

Modes of study: Active participation in class (26h) and independent work (109h), 80% attendance Evaluation criteria: During the course students will write two essays (30% and 50%) and graded short assignments (20%)