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OSAAMISTAVOITTEET

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to

- Recognise the features of effective academic writing for their own fields

- Recognise ineffective sentences and utilise techniques for re-writing them

- Analyse sample texts to identify the language conventions and style particular to their own fields of study

Laajuus: 3

Aikataulu: 16.08.2021 - 30.08.2021

Vastuuopettaja (voimassa 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Heli Dahlin, Susan Gamache, Pia Lappalainen, Signe-Anita Lindgren, Diane Pilkinton-Pihko

Vastuuopettaja (koskee tätä kurssikertaa): Pia Lappalainen

Kurssin yhteystiedot (koskee tätä kurssikertaa):

Kurssin CEFR-taso (voimassa 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

C1 or higher

Opetuskieli ja suorituskielet (voimassa 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

English

SISÄLTÖ, ARVIOINTI JA KUORMITTAVUUS

Sisältö
  • Voimassa 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    As part of this course, students must bring samples of their scientific writing-in-progress as this material forms a core part of the course. During the course, students work to improve their writing as they apply skills and techniques introduced in the course. The course content will include aspects of writing, such as

    - Internal organisation of a text, including sequencing of information, paragraph writing and sentence structures
    - Appropriateness to the reader (i.e. the target audience), including text structure, sentence and paragraph length, and vocabulary choice
    - Clarity of the message (information organisation, referencing, and cohesiveness)
    - Writing effective sentences, paragraphs and sections (such as abstracts, introductions, and conclusions)
    - Argumentation and researcher positioning/stance
    - Editing for accuracy

    The coursework will enable participants to write more effectively and with greater confidence for an international readership. In response to student needs, the course design includes individual and pair exercises, analysis, and critiques, all of which focus on training participants with specific tools for producing improved text. Simultaneously, students will be guided in recognising stylistic and organisational features common to formal written English, and applying features appropriate in their specific fields. As part of feedback, students submit their written text(s) for teacher and peer review.

    Working Life Skills: Skills in a foreign language, Written communication, Information retrieval, Ethical consciousness, Critical thinking, Lifelong learning, Self-confidence, Analytical skills, Time-management, Self-awareness, and Knowledge of research in own field.

Toteutus, työmuodot ja arvosteluperusteet
  • Voimassa 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Continuous assessment, completion of writing assignments and completion of course assignments. Note: Regular attendance and active participation required.

Työmäärä toteutustavoittain
  • Voimassa 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Small-group instruction 24 - 36 h + independent work 45 - 57 h

PERUSTIETOJA

Oppimateriaali
  • Voimassa 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Available in MyCourses

Korvaavuudet
  • Voimassa 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Kie-98.1340, LC-1340

Esitiedot
  • Voimassa 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    The course is intended for doctoral students who have started writing their research articles and/or thesis. Therefore, participants must bring samples of their ongoing writing as this will be a part of the material used in the course.