Introduction
The aim of this course is to develop and impart appropriate understanding, comprehesion and the skill of Academic Writing. This course will train the learners to write descriptive, narrative, discursive and argumentative essays. this course will also enable the students to write research proposals, research articles and dissertations. The special focus of this course is on style, content, language, form, clarity and consistency in Academic Writing in English.
Learning Outcome
On the completion of the course, the students will be able to write
1- Essays
2- Research Article
3- Reports and dissertation
Course Outline
i-Presentation Skills
ii-Essay Writing(Descriptive, Narrative, Discursive,Argumentative Essays)
iii-Academic Writing
iv-How to write a proposal for Research/term paper
v-How to write a research paper/ term paper (emphasis on style, content, language, Clarirt, form, consistency)
vi-Technical Report Writing
vii-Progress report Writing
Evaluation/ Assessment criteria
- Mid Term 30 marks
- Sessional 20 marks: Attendance/Assignment/ Presentation
- Final Term 50 marks
Books:
Bailey, S (2003). Academic Writing: A Practical Guide. Routledge, London, New York
John M. Swales & Christine B. Feak (2012). Academic Writing for Graduate Students, 3rd Edition: Essential Skills and Tasks http://www.press.umich.edu/titleDetailDesc.do?id=2173936 Michigan ELT,
Time and Days :
(SECTION B)
11:00 to 12:30 am Monday, Tuesday
Time and Days :
(SECTION A )
10:00 to 11:30 am Thursday and Friday
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Weeks |
Title of the Lesson/ Component |
SECTION B | SECTION A |
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1 |
Introduction to one another Introduction to the Course |
11:00 to 12:30 am Monday+ Tuesday |
10:00 to 11:30 Thursday+ Friday |
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What is Academic Writing( Nature, Purpose, types etc) |
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2 |
Qualities of academic writing and non- academic writing |
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Essay and its types |
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3 |
Narrative Essay |
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Argumentative Essay |
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4 |
Argumentative Essay (Examples and practice) |
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Descriptive Essay (Examples and practice) |
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5 |
Discursive Essay (Definition+ Explanation) |
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Discursive Essay (Examples and practice) |
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6 |
Research Article--introduction |
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Abstracting |
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7 |
Introductory part of research Article |
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Literature review |
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8 |
Research methodology (brief description) |
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Data analysis , findings, conclusions |
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9 |
Mid Term Exam |
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10 |
Presentation skills+ (Topics for assignments and presentations) |
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How to write a research proposal (Lesson 1) |
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11 |
Text citation (APA) and referencing |
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R How to write research proposal (Lesson2) |
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12 |
Data analysis , findings, conclusions (Discussion) |
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Technical Report Writing (Intro) |
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13 |
Technical Report writing |
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Technical Report writing |
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14 |
Progress Reports |
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Progress Reports |
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15 |
Discussion + Practice |
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Conclusive remarks+ Feed Back |
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16 |
Final Exam |
Course Material
- Total Lessons 27
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Teacher
Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Alam
