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Introduction to Academic Research and Writing

AB401 · Academic Writing and Research Skills — Week 1 of 16

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This week’s topics

Introduction to Academic Research and Writing

  1. Defining academic inquiry
  2. Distinction between scholarly and informal prose
  3. Purpose and scope of academic research
  4. Core principles of academic integrity
  5. Academic reading and writing in English Part 1: Introduction
  6. Academic reading and writing in English Part 13: Academic register
  7. Academic reading and writing in English Part 4: Why we cite and plagiarism

What you will be able to do

  • 1.1 Explain what is meant by the term ‘academic research and writing.’

Activity

Start with this week’s 3 videos, then: Seminar, guided reading and a short written task: explain what is meant by the term ‘academic research and writing.’

Study materials

Videos

  • Academic reading and writing in English Part 1: Introduction · YouTube · Leiden University - Faculty of Humanities · 5 min · for registered students
  • Academic reading and writing in English Part 13: Academic register · YouTube · Leiden University - Faculty of Humanities · 6 min · for registered students
  • Academic reading and writing in English Part 4: Why we cite and plagiarism · YouTube · Leiden University - Faculty of Humanities · 7 min · for registered students

Further resources

  • Writing Guide, 12.1: Introducing Research and Research Evidence · PDF · OpenStax, textbook chapter; pp. 390–391 · for registered students
  • Writing for Success, ch. 6.1: Purpose, audience, tone and content · PDF · Saylor Academy, textbook chapter; pp. 216–231 · for registered students
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Week 2
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Course plan
  • Week 1: Introduction to Academic Research and Writing
  • Week 2: Academic Writing Conventions
  • Week 3: Types and Approaches of Academic Research
  • Week 4: Evaluating Sources of Information and Evidence
  • Week 5: The Academic Research Process
  • Week 6: Foundations of Critical Thinking
  • Week 7: Critical Thinking Skills and Argument Evaluation
  • Midterm: Midterm evaluation
  • Week 9: Components of a Valid Academic Argument
  • Week 10: Deductive and Inductive Reasoning
  • Week 11: Structuring and Drafting Academic Arguments
  • Week 12: Applying Academic Writing and Research Skills in practice: …
  • Week 13: Assignment workshop: research, planning and referencing
  • Week 14: Assignment workshop: drafting, feedback and improvement
  • Week 15: Review and coursework completion
  • Final: Final assessment and submission
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