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Writing in English at University

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Course Summary

This course is designed to help students improve their English writing skills, specifically for academic and business purposes. Students will learn how to structure their writing effectively and communicate their ideas clearly.

Key Learning Points

Learn to write effective and persuasive essays
Develop critical thinking and analysis skills
Improve your grammar and punctuation

Learning Outcomes

Develop skills in writing effective essays
Enhance critical thinking and analysis skills
Improve grammar and punctuation

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Intermediate level of English proficiency
Access to a computer and internet

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online
Self-paced
Video Lectures

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Description

Acquiring good academic research and writing skills early on is essential for your success both at university and in your professional life.

This course aims: - to give you an understanding of the conventions of academic writing in English and to teach you the components and benefits of what is called process writing. - to help you to put together your own “toolbox” of academic writing skills, as well as to give you a chance to test out these tools and to reflect on your own development as a writer. - to encourage reflection on discipline specific conventions; although the course deals with generic skills, you will be able to apply these generic skills to meet the particular needs of your own discipline. The course consists of four modules: 1. Writing in English at university: An introduction 2. Structuring your text and conveying your argument 3. Using sources in academic writing 4. The writer’s toolbox: Editing and proofreading In each module you will find video lectures and reading assignments and assignments, such as quizzes, reflective self-assessment questions, as well as some peer review exercises in which you will have an opportunity to interact with other students taking the course. The course is free of charge, and learners have access to a free electronic textbook written to complement the MOOC: Writing in English at University: A Guide for Second Language Writers.

Outline

Writing in English at University: An introduction
Introduction to academic writing
What is academic writing?
Interpreting the task
The writing process and process writing
Feedback and peer review
Course book and other free online material
Course aims
Expected workload and working methods used within this course
Course structure
Teachers
Before you start
Further reading
Before you start
Further reading
Introduction
Reading assignment
Introduction
The review process
Finding the right words
Online self-improvement exercises
What we mean when we talk about “academic writing”
Instruction words
The writing process
Pause and reflect
Peer review exercise - part 2
Using dictionaries

Structuring your text and conveying your argument
Structuring an argument
Research questions and thesis statement
Structuring a text around the three-part essay
Structuring information
Structuring paragraphs
IMRaD
Introduction
Further reading
Introduction
Thesis statement
Further reading
Introduction
Further reading
Choosing an appropriate structure
Structuring information in academic texts
Reflection exercise
Introduction
Introduction
Reflection exercise
Further reading
CARS: Creating a research space
Introduction
Argumentative writing
What makes a good thesis statement?
The three-part essay structure
Structuring paragraphs
IMRaD Structure

Using sources in academic writing
Reading strategies
Integrating sources: positioning and stance
Why references?
The parts of a reference
Reading in the information age
Further reading
Reflective task: Reading for writing
Other resources on reading
Secondary sources
Incorporate secondary sources
Reflective task
Academic integrity
Reference management software
Predatory reading
Reporting verbs
Plagiarism
Referencing

The writer’s toolbox: Editing and proofreading
The need to edit and revise one's text
Global editing and revision
Editing for register and tone
Editing for style
First person pronouns and choosing between active and passive voice
Standard punctuation
Spelling and typos
Using a style sheet
Introduction
Common problems in argumentation and reasoning
Reflection exercise on global revision and editing
Knowing when to stop
Introduction
Further reading
Introduction
Reflective task
Online resources
Pause and reflect
Revising and editing
Global editing
Register and tone
Editing and proofreading
Pause and reflect
Active and passive voice
Exercise on punctuation

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the art of Writing English at University level with Coursera. This course has received positive feedback from many users. The key aspect that many users thought was good is that the course is well-structured and easy to follow.

Pros from User Reviews

Well-structured and easy to follow course
Engaging and interactive lessons
Excellent feedback from instructors
Provides useful tips and techniques for writing at University level

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course content to be too basic
Limited interaction with classmates
No certification for completing the course
Not suitable for advanced writers

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