An Intermediate Guide to Writing in English for University Study

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University of Reading

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An Intermediate Guide to Writing in English for University Study

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What is the course about?

An Intermediate Guide to Writing in English for University Study

The course An Intermediate Guide to Writing in English for University Study is an online class provided by University of Reading through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Improve your academic English skills further, learning about critical analysis, using sources, avoiding plagiarism and more.

Course description

Develop the English skills required for extended writing projects and essays.
5 weeks

On this course you will expand your academic English skills and learn the necessary extended writing and research skills for producing a thorough and high standard extended essay.
You’ll get an introduction to research tools, writing critically and referencing, as well as learning more about the fundamentals like essay structure, proofreading and avoiding plagiarism.
Whether you’re a prospective undergraduate or postgraduate, or are currently undertaking university-level study – this course will build on your ability to research, write and reference essays and extended writing projects.

Differentiating between academic writing and other types of writing
Choosing the correct structure for an academic essay
Analysing essay questions
Activating what you already know about the topic
Searching for information as a starting point to build your knowledge
Evaluating resources and reading academic texts
Annotating and surveying information from source texts
Components of a paragraph and the notion of paragraph leader
Paragraph development and writing a paragraph
Understanding how to use facts, statistics and research in your writing
Showing critical thinking through choice of citation type
How to incorporate appropriate evidence
Avoiding plagiarism
Writing a plan
Essay introductions and conclusions
Proof reading
Peer support in writing

This course is aimed at anyone interested in undertaking academic study in English, but it may be of particular interest to international students. You will require an IELTS English level of 5.5 and above.

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Prerequisites & Facts

An Intermediate Guide to Writing in English for University Study

Course Topic

Language, Learn English, Study Skills

University, College, Institution

University of Reading

Course Skill Level

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Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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An Intermediate Guide to Writing in English for University Study

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / University of Reading you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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