Academic Writing (3cr)
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General information
- Enrollment
- 01.12.2025 - 11.01.2026
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 12.01.2026 - 19.04.2026
- Implementation is running.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3 cr
- Institution
- LAB University of Applied Sciences, Verkkokampus
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 0 - 7
- Course
- C-10126-KE00BZ81
Unfortunately, no reservations were found for the realization Academic Writing C-10126-KE00BZ81-3061. It's possible that the reservations have not yet been published or that the realization is intended to be completed independently.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Students: -Complete all required tasks and assignments. -Write a 6-page academic paper where they demonstrate their skills in producing academic language. The paper must meet the criteria for grade 3 (see below). Note: Plagiarism results in a fail grade. -Take a possible midterm exam on the course page focusing on key course topics.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Content scheduling
General principles of academic writing (purpose and audience; referencing mechanics; outlining; writing as a process). Structure of academic papers (IMRaD) and the CARS model for writing introductory sections. Academic writing style and grammar, the use of reporting verbs. Organization, coherence and cohesion. Data commentary. Learning project: writing a short academic paper. Recommended pre-course reading: Bailey, S. 2015. Academic writing: a handbook for international students. An ebook version available through LUT/LAB Primo.
Objective
Proficiency level: B2-C1 Students are able -to identify the characteristics of academic writing -to demonstrate their proficiency in applying academic writing conventions -to demonstrate their ability in critical thinking and analysis -to demonstrate ability in collaborative situations -to produce a 6-page academic paper in pairs or in groups of three.
Location and time
A self-paced online course with deadlines. No compulsory meetings. Live online support sessions offered if needed. Available hours will be announced on the course page.
Materials
All readings and other materials are available on the course Moodle page.
Teaching methods
Teacher: Hanna Aronen This is a self-paced course with deadlines. Students work through the course materials independently and submit coursework by the set deadlines.The instructor monitors the students' progress on the course Moodle page and can be contacted to arrange online support sessions if needed. Available hours will be announced on the course page. The required coursework includes online quizzes, various activities, and a learning project, a short academic paper. To complete the project, students choose a topic and write an academic paper of approximately six (6) pages. After completing a first draft, students upload it to a plagiarism detection tool (e.g. Turnitin) and share the draft on a Moodle forum for peer feedback. Once feedback has been received, students revise their draft and submit the final version of the paper for the lecturer's assessment.
International connections
Online on Moodle.
Completion alternatives
No alternative completion options.
Student workload
The course is 3 credits, or approximately 80 hours of work. This consists of studying the course materials and completing coursework.
Qualifications
Good English skills but no formal prerequisites. The course is taught at the B2/C1 level of the European Framework of Reference for Languages. See: https://bit.ly/CEFR-grid