Writing in English at University

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This course on Writing in English at University teaches Writing in English at University fundamentals through interactive modules. If you are , then this course is for you. You can access this course on web and mobile, it’s available in language.

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Writing in English at University

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This course on Writing in English at University teaches Writing in English at University fundamentals through interactive modules. If you are , then this course is for you. You can access this course on web and mobile. This complete course is available in language.

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  • Writing in English at University: An introduction
    • 5 videos
      1. Introduction to academic writing
      2. What is academic writing?
      3. Interpreting the task
      4. The writing process and process writing
      5. Feedback and peer review
    • 15 readings
      1. Course book and other free online material
      2. Course aims
      3. Expected workload and working methods used within this course
      4. Course structure
      5. Teachers
      6. Introduction
      7. Additional reading
      8. The review process
      9. Finding the right words
      10. Online reading and exercises
    • 5 quizzes
      1. What we mean when we talk about “academic writing”
      2. Instruction words
      3. The writing process
      4. Pause and reflect
      5. Using dictionaries
    • 1 assignment
      1. Test your knowledge of Module 1
    • 3 discussion prompts
      1. Meet and greet
      2. Reflection task
      3. Share your thoughts
  • Structuring your text and conveying your argument
    • 6 videos
      1. Structuring an argument
      2. Research questions and thesis statement
      3. Structuring a text around the three-part essay
      4. Structuring information
      5. Structuring paragraphs
      6. IMRaD
    • 11 readings
      1. Introduction
      2. Thesis statements
      3. Further reading
      4. Choosing an appropriate structure
      5. Structuring information in academic texts
      6. CARS: Creating a research space
    • 5 quizzes
      1. Argumentative writing
      2. What makes a good thesis statement?
      3. The three-part essay structure
      4. Structuring paragraphs
      5. IMRaD Structure
    • 1 assignment
      1. Test your knowledge of Module 2
    • 6 discussion prompts
      1. Share with others: Identifying reasons and unstated assumptions
      2. Share your thoughts: Research questions and thesis statements
      3. Share your thoughts: Finding different patterns in a text
      4. Share your thoughts: IMRaD structure in essays and research papers
      5. Share your thoughts: How well does the CARS model apply in your discipline?
      6. Share your thoughts: Five moves of an abstract
  • Using sources in academic writing
    • 4 videos
      1. Reading strategies
      2. Integrating sources: positioning and stance
      3. Why references?
      4. The parts of a reference
    • 9 readings
      1. Reading in the information age
      2. Further reading
      3. Reflective task: Reading for writing
      4. Other resources on reading
      5. Secondary sources
      6. Incorporate secondary sources
      7. Reflective task
      8. Academic integrity
      9. Reference management software
    • 4 quizzes
      1. Predatory reading
      2. Reporting verbs
      3. Plagiarism
      4. Referencing
    • 1 assignment
      1. Test your knowledge of Module 3
    • 1 discussion prompt
      1. Paraphrasing
  • The writer’s toolbox: Editing and proofreading
    • 8 videos
      1. The need to edit and revise one's text
      2. Global editing and revision
      3. Editing for register and tone
      4. Editing for style
      5. First person pronouns and choosing between active and passive voice
      6. Standard punctuation
      7. Spelling and typos
      8. Using a style sheet
    • 9 readings
      1. Introduction
      2. Common problems in argumentation and reasoning
      3. Knowing when to stop
      4. Further reading
      5. What are the most common punctuation marks called in English?
      6. Online resources
      7. Concluding remarks
    • 14 quizzes
      1. Pause and reflect - Quiz 1
      2. Pause and reflect - Quiz 2
      3. Revising and editing - Quiz 3
      4. Pause and reflect - Quiz 4
      5. Global editing - Quiz 5
      6. Problems in argumentation and reasoning - Quiz 6
      7. Problems in argumentation and reasoning -Quiz 7
      8. Reflection task on global revision and editing - Quiz 8
      9. Register and tone - Quiz 1
      10. Register and tone - Quiz 2
      11. Editing and proofreading - Quiz 3
      12. Pause and reflect - Quiz 1
      13. Active and passive voice - Quiz 2
      14. Choosing the right punctuation marks - Quiz 3
    • 1 assignment
      1. Test your knowledge of Module 4

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