Effective Writing in English (5 cr)

Learning outcomes

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

Location and time

- Online studying through Canvas according to the set deadlines.
- The important dates and assignments to be submitted will be informed in Canvas.

Materials

- Study material in Canvas
- Related material:
* 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.

Teaching methods

- The course is conducted as an online implementation through Canvas work space (no set lectures).
- The study method is independent study (written assignments & process writing) and teacher's individual feedback.
- The work space will be accessible by the beginning of the course (at the latest one week before the course starts).
- The language of instruction is English.

Employer connections

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Exam schedules

- The study unit is carried out in autumn 2021 (between September and December).
- The participants will be informed on practical arrangements in the beginning of the course (via Pakki/Peppi and Canvas, check the messages in your e-mail).

International connections

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Completion alternatives

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Student workload

- Total workload: approximately 135 hours

Content scheduling

- Will be agreed on in the beginning of the course

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information

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