Academic Writing in English - B (2023)

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    Description: As an academic, you are expected to publish. A LOT! Good Academic Writing is vital to the success of any academic who wants to further their career.

    Writing well can be nerve-wracking. It can be even more nerve-wracking when the language you are writing in is not your native one. This course will provide you with the skills you need to move forward confidently as write and publish academically in English. In addition to in-class time, you will get 1-1 time with me, work in small groups and have access to an online platform which will support your learning. I will provide you with individual feedback that will strengthen your skills. 

    When you are finished with this class, you will be more confident in your Academic English Skills.

    We will look at many aspects of Academic Writing including the following:

    • Effective Academic Writing
    • Combining sentences and ideas smoothly
    • Differences between British, American and Global English: How to know which to use
    • Publication Process
    • Punctuation for Academic Writing
    • Academic Words and Phrases
    • What editors look for (based on instructor’s correspondence with editors)
    • Peer Review Process
    • Writing a letter to the editor (participants given tips from editors that instructor has contacted)
    • Questions to ask yourself before you submit
    • Plagiarism
    • Parts of a Journal Article (With tips on how to make each part effective)
    • How to evaluate journal requirements

    I am an Academic English Specialist who brings an extensive background in Academic Writing instruction and editing. I taught Academic Writing at La Sierra University in Riverside, California and have taught this course here in Denmark and in Greenland for over a decade. I am committed to making this whole process easier for you and can’t wait to work with you.

    Pre-Course Assignment: TBA
    *Due first day of class

    In-class

    30, 31 August 2023
    19, 20 September 2023  

    *6 hours of course instruction each day.

    8.30-10.00 Class 
    10.00-10.10 Coffee Break 
    10.10-11.40 Class 
    11.40-12.10 Lunch 
    12.10-13.40 Class 
    13.40-13.50 Coffee Break 
    13.50-15.20 Class

    1-1 Sessions (1 hour)
    TBA
    *Students sign-up for time first day of course. Held via Zoom

    Time:

    30, 31 August 2023
    19, 20 September 2023  

    Organizer: Tamara R. McGee, e-mail: tamara@trmenglish.com  

    Lecturers: Tamara R. McGee, MA, President TRM English  and TRM English Academy, Academic Writing Specialist

    ECTS: 2.5

    Place: Aalborg University

      30, 31 August: Kroghstræde 1/1.007 - Mozart 

      19, 20 September: Fredrik Bajers Vej 7A/4-106

    Zip code: 9220

    City: Aalborg

    Number of seats: 30

    Deadline: 09 August 2023

    Important information concerning PhD courses: We have over some time experienced problems with no-show for both project and general courses. It has now reached a point where we are forced to take action. Therefore, the Doctoral School has decided to introduce a no-show fee of DKK 3,000 for each course where the student does not show up. Cancellations are accepted no later than 2 weeks before start of the course. Registered illness is of course an acceptable reason for not showing up on those days. Furthermore, all courses open for registration approximately four months before start. This can hopefully also provide new students a chance to register for courses during the year. We look forward to your registrations.