Overview:

In this course you will develop skills for effective academic writing in technical and semi-technical subjects. Topics will include (1) writing in an appropriate academic style, (2) sentence and paragraph structure, (3) making a text ‘flow’ (cohesion), (4) writing definitions, and (5) describing processes. Students will learn how to produce two key text types – problem-solution texts and data commentaries. We will analyse and discuss both simplified texts and extracts from authentic research articles. You will submit three pieces of writing on which they will receive detailed personalised feedback. In addition, each week, you will complete self-study vocabulary and grammar exercises.

List of topics:

1. Writing in an academic style
2. Structuring information clearly
3. Developing a paragraph
4. Writing and extending a definition
5. Making a text flow – cohesion
6. Writing problem-solution texts
7. Writing data commentaries