POG0093, Academic writing and text awareness, 3.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Level

Third cycle

Grading Scale

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Course language

English

Entry Requirements

Objectives

In this course the overall objective is for participants to learn how to efficiently communicate research in academic writing, by understanding the writing process in relation to their own writing. After completion of the course the participants will be able to:

• Explain and exemplify different writing strategies and resources for efficient writing
• Apply text analysis to understand academic texts in general as well as discipline-specific norms and traditions
• Discuss the value of critical reading and the peer-review process
• Identify their own writing practices and plan for how to improve as academic writers.

Content

Would you like to develop your skills as an academic writer? Writing is the most important tool for communicating science, both within and outside academia. In this online course, participants will have the opportunity to discuss their own writing process and text tradition, as well as find strategies and tools to improve their writing.

The course will be made up of lectures and workshops, self-studies and assignments. Assignments will focus on developing the participants as writers within their own writing tradition and increase self-awareness. The course also focuses on academic English (for example language correctness and efficient writing). In addition, the course will include feedback on the participants’ writing.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Written and oral assignments as well as contributing to discussions in online meetings.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Library

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