Writing academic English (online)

Osaamistavoitteet
 Aim: B2-C1
Learning outcomes: After the course the students will be able to:

• formulate thesis statement and argumentations in writing
• apply the characteristics of academic writing when constructing their own texts
• write a short academic paper in their own subject field in English
• paraphrase and summarize for academic purposes
• quote academic sources in appropriate referencing style
• apply academic ethical principles
• revise and comment critically on own and other’s texts
  
  Sisältö
  The concepts of audience, purpose, style and register from an academic  perspective. During the course the structure of academic texts, e.g.  summaries, definitions, critiques, research plans and research articles  is discussed. Students practice analytical and critical reading and  learn to identify rhetorical techniques in academic writing. During the  course students also learn note-taking techniques and learn to quote  their sources. Attention is also given to typical challenges of EFL  writers.