Academic Writing in English A

Welcome to Academic Writing in English

Description: 

We will begin by reviewing the foundation of good arguments, academic writing conventions and specific field-associated norms as a way to collectively orient ourselves to the aims, audiences and purposes of academic writing in English. We will focus on the aim of publishing for international academic audiences, for example via specific peer-reviewed journals, edited anthologies, academic manuscripts and/or international conferences in your field. We will then shift towards focusing on individual writing goals and choose a specific outlet/audience to focus on for the final writing portfolio. This will guide the remainder of the course and conclude with a focus on individual goals for academic writing in English with an opportunity for 1:1 feedback.

Course readings and discussions will include discussions about the (moving) role and documentation expectations of AI in academic publishing, strategies for organizing (and maintaining) the writing process, and refining and revising writing, including as part of the (re)submission process.

The course will not focus on the basic grammar and writing of the English language but will provide resources for those looking for additional support in writing correctly in English.

Prerequisites:

Participants must be PhD students enrolled in the Doctoral School of Engineering and Science, The Technical Doctoral School of IT & Design or the Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology. 

Learning objectives:

• Adapt English language writing for international academic audiences
• Produce English writing appropriate for international academic peer-review
• Understand the (moving) standards for publication in the age of Generative AI

Teaching methods:

A combination of lectures, class discussions, writing activities and one individual writing feedback session

Criteria for assessment:

• Active participation
• Completion of individual writing portfolio assignment

Key literature:

A combination of book titles and online readings will be provided via moodle before the course begins. In general, these titles and readings will be focused on the process of academic writing in English for publication as a strategy, habit and vision across one’s academic career.

Organizer:

Erin McClellan, Associate Professor, Department of Culture and Learning

Lecturer(s):

Erin McClellan, Associate Professor, Department of Culture and Learning

*Sign-up for 1:1 meeting during 28 January in-person meeting

In-person Meetings

8:30-10:15 Part 1 (includes a 15-minute pause) 

10:30-12:15 Part 2 (includes a 15-minute pause) 

12:15-13:15 LUNCH PAUSE
13:15-15:00 Part 3 (includes a 15-minute pause)

1:1 Online Sessions (30-minute individual session)

Online Sessions offered over 3 days: Each 30-minute meeting will assess individual portfolio work and provide 1:1 feedback about manuscript/plans

Important information concerning PhD courses: 

There is 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 the 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 of the course..

 For external PhD students: This course is a general course and is prioritised for PhD Students enrolled at Aalborg University. If there are available seats, PhD students from other universities will be accepted. You will be notified shortly after the deadline if you have been accepted.

To attend courses at the Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology you must be enrolled as a PhD student.
We cannot ensure any seats before the deadline for enrolment, all participants will be informed after the deadline, approximately 3 weeks before the start of the course.

 For inquiries regarding registration, cancellation or waiting list, please contact the PhD administration at phdcourses@adm.aau.dk  When contacting us please state the course title and course period. Thank you.