LC-1111 - Online Writing Skills for Engineers 2 (w), Lecture, 14.4.2025-6.6.2025

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

- identify and apply typical patterns for organising information within a text, such as topic sentences, the problem-solution pattern, and extended definitions

- use topic sentences and other cohesive strategies to write reader-friendly documents and paragraphs

- develop their information retrieval skills in the digital environment as well as find reliable sources in the digital environment

- adopt healthy working habits and is aware of the impact of working in a digital environment on brain health and work performance.

 

 

Credits: 1

Schedule: 14.04.2025 - 06.06.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Maxi-Ann Campbell

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period): C1

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    This course introduces typical patterns and strategies for organising paragraphs and documents for professional and academic purposes, such as
    - topic sentences and paragraphing
    - types of definitions
    - problem-solution pattern


    During the course, students analyse short texts and complete online exercises. Students also apply a process approach to writing a short professional type of document related to their own field of study. To enhance the readability of their texts, students apply organisational patterns, such as problem-solution, extended definition and topic sentences, as well as employ other writing principles that render comprehension of sentences and paragraphs easier. In addition, students give and receive constructive feedback on their work (peer feedback) as well as receive feedback from the instructor. Each commented version is revised accordingly.

    Working Life Skills: Know-how related to own field of studies, Skills in a foreign language, Skills related to working in an international environment, Information retrieval skills, Written communication, Self-awareness, Analytical skills, and Lifelong learning skills.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    - Completion of weekly online exercises (15 %)

    - Assignments (45 %)

    - Final written product (40 %)

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Online Kick-off meeting 1 h
    Independent work 25.5 h
    Feedback meeting with instructor 0.5 h

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Provided online by the teacher. Additional materials available at http://sana.aalto.fi/awe

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
    2024-2025 Spring III
    2024-2025 Spring V
    2025-2026 Autumn I
    2025-2026 Spring III
    2025-2026 Spring V

    Registration:

    Students are considered for admission if the prerequisite (LC-1110 already completed) has been fulfilled and in order of the highest number of credits.

    The course will be organized if there are at least 10 participants. The maximum group size is 20.

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