|
WEEKS
|
TOPICS
|
HOMEWORK
|
|
1.
Wed 16.09 /
Thu
17.09
|
Introduction to the course
Writing academic texts and the writing process
Avoiding plagiarism starters
Zoom meeting 10-12 (max)
|
Assignment 1: Learning journal 1, due 23.09
Personal background in academic communication & preliminary topic
ideas:
+ Think of an interesting topic / concept in your field you
would like to explore more in the “state-of-the-art review”. This can be
based on what you did for your bachelor’s, a current course focus or your
potential master’s thesis topic. This will be your topic in this course
(topic of paper & presentation). Be ready to discuss the topic
(or a few topic options next week in class).
Online module 1: Avoiding plagiarism, due 23.09
|
|
2.
Wed 23.09 /Thu
24.09
|
Discussing your potential topic(s) in small groups
Referring to others’ work, continuation –
Finding credible sources
Turnitin intro & demo
Other reference management systems / experiences
Zoom meeting 10-12 (max)
|
Assignment 2: Find an article related to the topic of your choice and
analyze it as specified in Assignment 2 in MyCourses. Submit the article +
your analysis for points in MyCourses by 30.09
Assignment 3: Continue searching for more sources. Develop a
conceptual map for the topic of your choice. Submit by 30.09 and be
ready to discuss in small groups.
|
|
3.
Wed 30.09 / Thu
1.10
|
"Framing your sources"
Text analysis group work: style and source use, introduction
structure, abstract structure
Conceptual maps: discussion
Zoom meeting 10-12 (max)
|
Online module: Style by 07.10
|
|
Wed 7.10
Thu
8.10
|
No regular class: online modules work
|
Online module: Given-new principle due 14.10
Online module: Light before heavy due 14.10
|
|
Wed 14.10 /
Thu
15.10
|
No regular class: online modules
|
Online module: Active verbs due 21.10
Online module: Commas, due 21.10
Assignment 4:
Outline for the state-of-the-art review paper, use
the template provided in MyCourses
Include at least 3 sources in the bibliography, submit in
MyCourses by 21.10
Continue from the outline to writing your first draft.
|
|
Wed 21.10
Thu
22.10
|
No class, exam week
|
Continue writing the draft of the paper.
Bring to class for peer review next week.
|
|
4.
Wed 28.10 /
Thu
29.10
|
Language & other editing issues, tips
Assignment 5: Peer review on the paper in small groups
How to submit in Turnitin
ZOOM meeting 10-12
|
Assignment 6: Take the tips you got in peer review and improve your
text, submit draft 1, by 4.11 in MyCourses (Turnitin) , your
teacher will give you feedback on this text, which you can then incorporate to
improve the final version.
|
|
5
Wed 4.11/ Thu
05.11
|
Organization of a talk
Metalanguage: signposting and signaling
Tips for presentation delivery
Zoom meeting 10-12
|
Assignment 7: Presentation outline due by 11.11
|
|
6. Wed 11.11/
Thu
12.11
|
Presentation outlines group work
Effective visuals
Zoom meeting 10-12
|
Assignment 8: Powerpoint slides due before the practice session
|
|
Thu
19.11 and 26.11
|
Presentation practice sessions weeks: no normal class, Thu 19.11 / Wed 25.11 / Thu 26.11
Note: only attend your own small group session slot
Sign-up sheet provided for small group meetings
|
Check teacher comments on your text draft. Work on your final paper. Submit
by 11.12
Assignment 9: self-evaluation of practice talk due two days after your
practice session.
|
|
3.12
10.12.
|
Final presentations (see sign-up sheet), only attend the slot you are
signed for
Zoom 9-17
Zoom 9-17
|
Assignment 10:
Learning journal #2 (with self-evaluation) due 11.12.
Final paper due 11.12.
|
