Academic Writing (2cr)

Code: LTHA108-3032

General information

Enrollment: 10.11.2025 - 14.01.2026; Registration for introductions has not started yet.

Timing: 07.01.2026 - 29.05.2026; The implementation has not yet started.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 2 cr

Local portion: 0 cr

Virtual portion: 2 cr

Mode of delivery: Distance learning

Unit: SeAMK Business Management and SME Business Management

Campus: SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami

Teaching languages: Finnish

Degree programmes: Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management

Teachers: Ilpo Kempas

Groups: MLITA23
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management, Multimodal implementation

Course: LTHA108

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

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

Teams-opetusta kolmena iltana klo 17.15 alkaen

Student workload

Opiskelijan työmäärä 54 tuntia

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