Academic Writing - AM501062
Title: Academic Writing
Guaranteed by: Department of Economics and Management (837)
Faculty: Central University Departments of UCT Prague
Actual: from 2023
Semester: summer
Points: summer s.:3
E-Credits: summer s.:3
Examination process: summer s.:
Hours per week, examination: summer s.:0/2, MC [HT]
Capacity: unknown / unknown (unknown)
Min. number of students: unlimited
State of the course: taught
Language: English
Teaching methods: full-time
Teaching methods: full-time
Level:  
Note: course can be enrolled in outside the study plan
enabled for web enrollment
Guarantor: Hřebačková Monika PhDr.
Examination dates   
Annotation
The primary objective of this academic writing course is to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge necessary for effectively crafting research papers and other academic texts. Through a comprehensive approach, students will be guided through the entire process of scholarly writing, from inception to completion. This includes critical skills such as topic selection, proficient research techniques, citation and referencing practices, organization of ideas, avoidance of plagiarism through ethical sourcing and attribution, adherence to appropriate formatting guidelines, and self-editing for clarity, coherence, and conciseness.
Last update: Hřebačková Monika (15.02.2024)
Literature

Hamp-Lyons, L., & Heasley, B. (2006). Study writing: A course in written English for academic purposes. Cambridge University Press.

Lester, J. D., & Lester Jr, J. D. (2018). Writing research papers: A complete guide. Pearson.

Last update: Hřebačková Monika (15.02.2024)
Registration requirements

This course is for students at CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) level B2 or higher, i.e. students who have a solid foundation in English language proficiency, enabling them to construct grammatically correct sentences with relative ease and possessing a varied lexicon for specific purposes that enables them to convey ideas with precision, and who wish to refine their skills in writing academic essays, projects, research articles, or theses.

Last update: Hřebačková Monika (15.02.2024)
Teaching methods
Activity Credits Hours
Příprava na přednášky, semináře, laboratoře, exkurzi nebo praxi 1 28
Práce na individuálním projektu 1 28
Účast na seminářích 1 28
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