Opinto-opas

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- plan and produce grammatically correct texts
- write an article or an essay that fulfils the criteria of a scientific text related to their own field of studies
- perform actively in professional group communication situations
- retrieve information from a variety of sources and evaluate it critically

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

The course has two parts: Part 1) professional communication (3 ECTS). Part 1 focuses on professional and academic communication (esp. writing) in English. Part 2) information literacy (1 ECTS). Part 2 is integrated into the course and organized by the Academic Library. Further instructions will be provided at the beginning of the course.

Compulsory contact lessons. Compulsory homework and readings. A compulsory final essay and exam. A compulsory information literacy test.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

-According to the timetable
-Compulsory attendance
-No substitute work. Skipping classes may affect the final grade

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Materials provided by the lecturer
Course readings:
1) https://tinyurl.com/thesis-writing-instructions3
2) College Success (chapter 8). The book is available online: http://open.lib.umn.edu/collegesuccess
3) Writing for Success (instructed in class). The book is available online: http://open.lib.umn.edu/writingforsuccess
4) Essay writing (Expository essays): https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/academic_writing/essay_writing/expository_essays.html
5) Effective technical/professional writing: http://www.mit.edu/course/21/21.guide/toc.htm
Information literacy:
6) Guide to information retrieval: http://libguides.lamk.fi/informationretrieval/home

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No substitute work or assignments.. Skipping classes may affect the final grade.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

-A final exam on the Reppu learning platform
-An information literacy test (1 ECTS) on the Reppu learning platform
-A short final essay written in class
-A retake session organized in the following semester (spring 2020)

Oppimisympäristö

Campus, Moodle (Reppu)

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

The estimated workload is 100 hours, consisting of contact lessons, homework, course readings, and course assignments and activities.
-Compulsory contact lessons/instruction: 16-20 hrs
-A compulsory information literacy test: 2-4 hrs
-Homework and reading: 70-80 hrs

Sisältö

Professional and academic writing in English. Process writing and writing an expository five-paragraph essay. Report writing and referencing. Writing clear, concise, accurate, and easy-to-read English. Information retrieval/literacy and finding reliable sources.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

Intermediate to upper-intermediate level skills in English (e.g. CEFR B1-B2 / IELTS 6-6.5). Note: the course does not review English grammar. It is expected that the students enrolled in the course have good intermediate-level skills in English.

Arviointimenetelmät

Active participation, a compulsory information literacy test, a compulsory final essay and exam.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student did not achieve the learning objectives.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student is able to
-produce a short, grammatically acceptable and logically progressing
-identify key concepts/terms
-find, use and cite sources

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student is able to
-produce a well-structured, grammatically good essay that includes a well-thought thesis statement
-identify and define key concepts/terms
-find, use and cite sources and assess their credibility

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student is able to
-produce a well-structured, easy to read, and grammatically flawless essay that includes a well-thought thesis statement
-identify and define key concepts/terms
-use and cite sources, assess their credibility, and criticize and compare sources