Syllabus

Title
1948 IAW: Introduction Academic Writing & Basic Research Methods (Group A)
Instructors
Ass.Prof. Dr. Martin Herles, B.A.
Contact details
martin.herles@wu.ac.at
Type
PI
Weekly hours
1
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
09/26/22 to 09/28/22
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Master Programs
Introduction to Academic Writing & Basic Research Methods
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Wednesday 10/05/22 09:00 AM - 10:45 AM TC.3.11
Wednesday 10/12/22 09:00 AM - 10:45 AM TC.3.10
Wednesday 10/19/22 09:00 AM - 10:45 AM D4.0.144
Wednesday 11/02/22 09:00 AM - 10:45 AM TC.4.12
Wednesday 11/09/22 09:00 AM - 10:45 AM TC.4.18
Wednesday 11/23/22 09:00 AM - 10:45 AM TC.3.09
Monday 11/28/22 01:00 PM - 02:45 PM D2.0.374

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Contents
  • Language features in English academic writing
  • The structural features of English research papers
  • Adapting one's writing to "journalese"
  • General English features of relevance
  • Exercises and discussions during sessions
  • Workshop (discussing papers and abstracts provided by the participants)
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Learning outcomes
  • To help students acquire the writing skills required for drafting doctoral dissertations and academic papers in English
  • To sensitize students to contrastive differences between German and English
  • To assist students in adapting their writing to internationally accepted standards necessary for publishing papers in high-level academic journals
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Attendance requirements

attendance compulsory, only one absence allowed

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Teaching/learning method(s)

Lecture format including interactive discussions, exercises and homework, extensive discussions of pertinent points

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Assessment
  • Active participation in class (exercises and discussions) (40%)
  • Home assignments (60%)
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Readings
1 Author: Herles, M.
Title:

Handouts for download

Year: 2021
Content relevant for class examination: Yes
Content relevant for diploma examination: No
Recommendation: Essential reading for all students
Type: Script
Last edited: 2022-06-02



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