Content
- Characteristics of academic writing
- Rules and guidelines for citing and referencing sources accurately
- Strategies for integrating evidence effectively into arguments
- Evaluating the credibility and relevance of sources
- Techniques for crafting smooth transitions between ideas
- Analyzing and revising text for coherence and flow
Learning objectives
Upon completion of the course, the student will
- Understand the principles of academic writing, including clarity and precision.
- Master correct citation and referencing techniques according to academic standards.
- Effectively utilize evidence from scholarly sources to support arguments.
- Develop skills in creating cohesive and fluid text structures.
Prerequisites
no pre-requisites
Teaching methods
The course follows constructive alignment, meaning that learning outcomes, learning activities, and assessment tasks are designed to support one another. During the course, students move from descriptive report writing to analytical, evidence-based academic argumentation, focusing on how to position a topic, build an argument, critically evaluate the literature, integrate theory, write with an appropriate academic voice, and follow ethical referencing practices. The main output is a polished academic paper or thesis-related writing portfolio.
Learning material and recommended literature
All learning materials will be uploaded to Moodle. Students will be provided with a list of recommended literature.
Evaluation criteria
The evaluation will be based on participation and the final paper.
Opettaja/Yhteyshenkilö
Adriana Mustelin