MISC
Academic Writing (AW)
Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences
July 31, 2023
Publication is an essential scholarly activity because it informs academic and other communities about lines of investigation, (and their outcomes) related to relevant phenomenon being studied. Recker (2021)
Publishing research is the primary vehicle for adding to the body of knowledge.
Writing a good research article is challenging and consumes a great deal of time and dedication. This course aims to support you in these endeavours, particularly regarding
In addition, you will have the opportunity to discuss individual questions during language coaching sessions
You will advance your knowledge and skills in following areas.
This course combines class teaching, writing exercises, coaching, and self-learning components.
The focus of the teaching sessions is on giving you input to selected topics, doing writting exercises, and answering your questions.
The personal coaching sessions will help you move forward with your assignments and answer individual questions about your writing.
The learning progress is reflected in the learning you take from working on an academic manuscript and going through the review process, more precisely, the deliverables of the assignment (portfolio exam).
You will gain 5 ECTS for this course. This equals min. 125 hours workload for an average student required to pass the course.
Please prepare your schedule accordingly.
For the writing and language part, you need to get a copy of following book: Academic Writing by Felicitas Macgilchrist
The grade is based on the evaluation of multiple assignments (portfolio exam):
Date | Topic | Lecturer | Location |
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Fr, 06.10.2023, 10 am |
Kick-off & topic | Weeger | A.1.60 |
We, 11.10.2023, 10 am |
Strategy & process | Weeger | A.2.25 |
Fr, 13.10.2023, 10 am |
Structure & story | Weeger | A.1.60 |
We, 18.10.2023, 10 am |
Review & revisions | Weeger | B.2.25 |
Fr. 20.10.2023, 10 pm |
Presentation & ethics | Weeger | A.1.60 |
Mo, 23.10.2023, 2 pm |
Elements of writing | Zenk | A.1.58 |
Mo, 30.10.2023, 2 pm . |
Vocabulary & language | Zenk | A.1.58 |
Mo, 06.11.2023, 2 pm |
Writing styles | Zenk | A.1.58 |
Mo, 13.11.2023, 2 pm |
Writing styles | Zenk | A.1.58 |
CW46 1 |
Writing coaching | Zenk | Zoom |
We, 15.11.2023 2 |
Structure coaching (book) | Weeger | Zoom |
Tu, 16.11.2023 3 |
Structure coaching | ||
(book) | Weeger | Zoom | |
We, 29.11.2023 |
Deadline Proposal | - | - |
Fr, 08.12.2023 |
Deadline Reviews | - | - |
Fr, 08.12.2023 |
Reviews will be distributed | - | |
Fr, 22.12.2023 |
Deadline Review Evaluation | - | - |
Fr, 22.12.2023 |
Deadline Revision | - | - |