XYHH4002 Academic writing basics (2 cr)
Description
Course description
The course focuses on writing a scientific text according to field specific academic conventions. The course introduces topics such as planning the process, searching and synthesizing information in different languages, as well as structuring a text.
Core content
· scientific writing process
· source-based argumentation and synthesis
· tools for ethical information search and writing
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this module, students are expected to be able to
· recognize and produce well-structured texts according to field specific conventions and academic registers
· recognize and develop their understanding of the scientific writing process including utilizing feedback
· utilize and synthesize scientific information in their argumentation
· understand the possibilities of using sources in different languages
· understand ethical principles of academic writing