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Academic Writing (2 cr)

Code: LTHA108-3027

General information


Enrollment

11.11.2024 - 31.01.2025

Timing

20.01.2025 - 25.05.2025

Credits

2 op

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management

Teachers

  • Ilpo Kempas

Student groups

  • LITA22B
  • LITA22C

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

Evaluation scale

1-5

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.

Qualifications

Viestintätaidot course