Academic Writing in English - fall

Aalborg University

Description:

Good Academic Writing is vital to the success of any academic who wants to further his or her career. As an academic, it is expected that you publish and present. That is just the way it is.

It can be intimidating to write well in a non-native language and feel confident. This course will provide you with the skills you need to move forward confidently in your English academic writing. In addition to in-class time, you will get 1-1 time with me, work in small groups and have an online platform to ask questions and have them answered. I will provide you with infdividual feedback that will strengthen your skills. 

We will look at:

• Publication Process
• What editors look for (based on instructor’s correspondence with editors)
• Peer Review Process
• Writing a letter to the editor (participants given tips from editors that instructor has contacted)
• Questions to ask yourself before you submit
• Plagiarism
• Punctuation for Academic Writing
• Effective Academic Writing
• Combining sentences and ideas smoothly
• Academic Words and Phrases
• Parts of a Journal Article (With tips on how to make each part effective)
• How to evaluate journal requirements
• Differences between British, American and Global English: How to know which to use

As your instructor, I bring an extensive background in Academic Writing instruction and editing. I taught Academic Writing at La Sierra University in Riverside, California and have taught this course extensively here in Denmark. I am committed to making this whole process easier for you and can’t wait to work with you.

In-class
1, 2 October 2018
12, 13 November 2018
*6 hours of course instruction each day.
08.30-10.00 Class
10.00-10.10 Break
10.10-11.40 Class
11.40-12.10 Lunch
12.10-13.40 Class
13.40-13.50 Break
13.50-15.20 Class
1-1 Sessions
8,9,11 October 2018
15,16,18 October 2018
*Students sign-up for time first day of course. Held via Skype or telephone
Group Sessions (2-3 participants via Skype)
29 October 2018
1 November 2018
*Participants sign-up first day of course

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