Effective Writing in English (5 op)

Tavoitteet

The student is able to:
- develop writing skills in general and academic contexts, including essays, summaries and reports
- write more accurately and with an awareness of the correct style and layout
- avoid plagiarism by paraphrasing and using sources in the appropriate manner
- diagnose and remedy personal weaknesses in writing ability

Aika ja paikka

Online studying through Optima

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Study material in Optima
- Bailey, S. 2011. Academic writing: a handbook for international students. 3rd edition. London: Routledge.
- Björk, L. & Räisänen, C. 1997. Academic writing. 2nd edition. Lund: Studentliteratur.
- McLean, S. 2010. Business English for Success. Arlington, Virginia: Saylor Academy.
- Teacher's material in Optima

Toteutustapa

Online implementation through Optima

Työelämäyhteistyö ja/tai TKI

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Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

- The study unit is carried out between September and December 2020
- The participants will be informed on practical arrangements in the beginning of the course

Kansainvälisyys toteutuksella

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Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

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Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Total workload: 135h

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Lisätiedot

Prerequisites:
Students should be at least at level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.