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  • Welcome to WDR, Period 1!


    Important! The research paper that you are currently writing forms a core part of this course. That means you need to be writing a paper (=research article or dissertation text) when you come to this course.

    Instructor: Diane Pilkinton-Pihko, Ph.D.

    Reach me via MyCourses messages. Add at the top LC-1350 or WDR. Please activate notifications to your email! (Speech bubble top right-hand corner.)
    Also diane.pilkinton-pihko@aalto.fi, but I prioritize MyC Messages. Subject LC-1350 or WDR.
    In emergencies: 0505698592  but I seldom get calls or SMS to my workphone, i.e. I may not react to it...

    I communicate with you as a group via MyC "Announcements from ...", and individually via MyC Messages, occasionally via email.


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      Fully online. No on-campus meetings. Weekly Workshops are held in zoom (Mondays and Wednesdays 12.30-15.45). In addition, students complete weekly assignments according to strict deadlines. This course applies a flipped-class approach (e.g., prep-work to be completed before coming to class).

      A needs survey will be distributed to students who receive a place on the course. To be completed before the course begins.

      First zoom-meeting 5 September 12.30-

      For successful participation, you need to bring your own draft text to class, be prepared to work on your text and receive and provide peer-feedback.
      3 ECTs = 81 hrs/6 weeks --> Reserve appro. 13.5 hrs/week for this course in your schedule.

      Please see syllabus and SISU for more information.

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      Writing Needs Survey URL

      Before the course starts, complete this survey to inform the instructor on your academic writing needs.

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