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Introduction to Academic Research and Writing

THM401 · Academic Writing and Research Skills — Week 1 of 16

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Week1 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 non-scholarly work
  3. Academic tone and objectivity
  4. Role of evidence in undergraduate study
  5. Academic reading and writing in English Part 1: Introduction
  6. Writing objectively: how to create an objective tone in academic English writing
  7. Using evidence effectively

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
  • Writing objectively: how to create an objective tone in academic English writing · YouTube · EAPFoundation.com · 9 min · for registered students
  • Using evidence effectively · YouTube · Manchester Metropolitan University · 4 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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Course plan
  • Week 1: Introduction to Academic Research and Writing
  • Week 2: Academic Writing Conventions
  • Week 3: Types of Academic Research
  • Week 4: The Research Process
  • Week 5: Sources of Information and Data Classification
  • Week 6: Foundations of Critical Thinking
  • Week 7: Critical Thinking Skills and Argument Evaluation
  • Midterm: Midterm evaluation
  • Week 9: Components of a Reliable Academic Argument
  • Week 10: Deductive and Inductive Reasoning
  • Week 11: Structuring and Delivering 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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