All of the "Academic Writing in English" courses are designed to provide graduate students with strategies to improve their academic writings and write well-framed research articles. Objectives include learning from various journal articles, using appropriate vocabulary and expressions. The course will examine models presented in the textbook and scientific articles to help guide the writing process. Students will receive individual feedback from the instructor. In addition, students will participate in peer-critique to develop skills to become critical readers and to give constructive criticism to their colleagues.
As a graduate level course, Academic Writing in English 14 equips students with the necessary tools and analytical knowledge to write solid, well-informed journal articles.
By the end of the course, students will be able to produce a short journal article on their research.
Reading, writing skills, written expression, interactive, critical thinking skills
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | ✔ Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Attendance is taken at each class. For each unit in the textbook, students are required to read the materials in advance, preparing for class discussions. After each unit, students will submit their assignment, which will undergo peer-critique and receive feedback from the instructor. (Note: Assignments turned in late are penalized. Syllabus is subject to change based on the levels, needs, and actual number of students.)
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Introduction to Course Unit 3: Writing about Results, pp. 91-111 | Identify course aims. Explain and apply grammar and writing skills for the Results (e.g., sequence, frequency, quantity, causality). |
Class 2 | Unit 3: Writing about Results, pp. 111-135 | Analyze structure and build a model for the Results. |
Class 3 | Unit 3: Writing about Results, pp. 135-153 | Evaluate and test models for the Results. |
Class 4 | Draft of the Results for your final paper due Peer-critique of "Results" Unit 4: Writing the Discussion/Conclusion, pp. 154-167 | Demonstrate knowledge of writing Results. Critique peer's writing. Explain and apply grammar and writing skills for Discussion/Conclusion. |
Class 5 | Unit 4: Writing the Discussion/Conclusion, pp. 167-180 | Analyze structure and build a model for Discussion/Conclusion. |
Class 6 | Unit 4: Writing the Discussion/Conclusion, pp. 180-196 | Evaluate and test models for the Discussion/Conclusion. |
Class 7 | Draft of your Discussion/Conclusion for final paper due Peer-critique of "Discussion/Conclusion" Unit 5: Writing the Abstract, pp. 197-227 How to cite sources | Demonstrate knowledge of writing the Discussion/Conclusion. Critique peer's writing. Compare and contrast various abstracts. Discuss details of sources. |
Class 8 | Compulsory Final Paper due (with Abstract) How to publish How to give poster and research presentations | Formulate Final paper composed of revised homework assignments and abstract. Recognize process of publishing and presenting research. Identify course aims. |
Glasman-Deal, Hilary. 2010. Science Research Writing: For Non-Native Speakers of English. London: Imperial College Press. (ISBN-13: 978-1-84816-31-2)
Additional reading materials may be assigned throughout the term.
Class Participation, 30%
Homework (2 assignments x 25%), 50%
In-class Assignments, 20%
Compulsory Final Paper (Your final paper is a compilation of your revised homework assignments, reflecting corrections and changes suggested by the instructor. If you do not submit this paper, you will fail the class.)
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It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with LAE.E461.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.