Academic Writing (2 cr)
Code: LTHA108-3024
General information
Enrollment
13.11.2023 - 24.01.2024
Timing
22.01.2024 - 26.05.2024
Credits
2 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
Teachers
- Ilpo Kempas
Student groups
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LITA21C
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LITA21B
Objective
The student recognises the characteristics of academic text and is able to utilise the features of scientific academic text in their writing. The student is familiar with the in-text citation practices and understands their significance in academic texts. The student recognizes the structure of scientific texts and is able to interpret it.
Content
- Structure and style of academic texts
- Process writing
- Use of sources and in-text citations
Materials
Material announced by lecturer
Teaching methods
Classroom teaching
Student workload
Student's overall workload 54 h, of which 16 h classroom teaching and 38 h independent work
Evaluation scale
Passed/failed
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Pass:
The structure of the scientific text produced by the student is mainly clear. In written assignments, the student chiefly masters the style of scientific writing. The student mainly uses source literature and in-text citations following the established practices of scientific referencing. The student's argumentation is varied and convincing. Their text consists chiefly of good and polished language. The students masters the Finnish grammar, though may make some grammatical errors.
Assessment methods and criteria
Attendance in the lecture (80%), passing the compulsory assignments, submission of the student's own thesis for feedback on academic writing and carrying out the suggested changes
Qualifications
Viestintätaidot course