Academic WritingLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- apply the conventions of academic writing including: formal language, structure, paraphrasing/quoting, APA referencing.

- locate and evaluate relevant scholarly sources on a research topic using library resources.

- apply the standards and conventions of JAMK’s Project Reporting Instructions.

Content

This course explores formal language, structure, paraphrasing/quoting and referencing. Jamk's project reporting instructions and APA will be utilized while locating relevant scholarly sources.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1. You complete all required assignments. Your actual performance in these assignments, however, is such that your understanding and learning are not demonstrated beyond the most basic requirements.

2. You complete all required assignments. In some instances, your performance is above the minimum expectations, but in others, it is not.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3. You complete all required assignments and, in most instances, your performance is consistently above the minimum expectations.

4. You complete all required assignments and your performance consistently meets or exceeds the stated expectations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5. You complete all your assignments and they consistently demonstrate and advanced-level ability to internalize the given instruction and translate it into tangible results.

Materials

Provided by the instructor via the learning platform.

Execution methods

This is a workshop type class where active attendance in classroom activities is not only encouraged but expected.
Through weekly exercises and analysis, the course introduces students to academic writing principles with an emphasis on developing well-researched and properly cited papers.