XPX_ACAD Academic writing

Faculty of Economics and Administration
Autumn 2022
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Martin Guzi, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Dev Mani Sharma, MCom (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Martin Guzi, Ph.D.
Department of Public Economics – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Contact Person: Mgr. Jana Nesvadbová
Supplier department: Department of Public Economics – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Timetable of Seminar Groups
XPX_ACAD/01: Mon 14:00–15:50 S309, except Mon 12. 9., except Mon 31. 10., M. Guzi, D. Sharma
Prerequisites
A minimum of B2 level of the CEFR; the ability to actively participate in group discussions; some experience of academic writing.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 25 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/25, only registered: 0/25
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The goal of this course is to familiarize MA students with the academic writing skills required for thesis writing. The course takes students through different stages of the preparation and writing of an academic text with the aim to increase their chances of being successful in writing their MA thesis in English in the future. Students will learn how to use the work of other authors effectively in academic writing and how to develop their writing style.
Learning outcomes
In the course: you will write about your own research; you will learn to analyze and critique texts written by others; you will produce texts that you actually need in your thesis (e.g. literature review); you will learn to cite other people's work and avoid plagiarism; you will edit and refine your own written work; you will learn how to find and use literature sources powerfully.
Syllabus
  • The course consists of 6 lectures and 6 seminars.

    Lectures:
    * A Short Guide to Academic Writing Style
    * The Use of Academic Research Databases
    * References and Citations in Academic Writing
    * Critical Literature Review
    * Academic Writing & Plagiarism
    * Tips to Improve Your Academic Writing

    Seminars:
    * Summarizing
    * Paraphrasing
    * Annotated bibliography assignment - discussion
    * Referring Verbs
    * Introducing Paragraphs and Linking Them Together​
    * Critical literature review assignment - discussion
Literature
    recommended literature
  • SWALES, John and Christine B. FEAK. Academic writing for graduate students : essential tasks and skills. 3rd ed. Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan Press, 2012, xiv, 418. ISBN 9780472034758. info
Teaching methods
Group discussions; group and individual writing tasks; reading and text analysis; peer review; online quizzes; vocabulary study.
Assessment methods
Academic Writing is a required course, which you need to pass in order to complete your degree. During the course, students will have to complete written assignments, pass online quizzes and attend classes. Requirements for passing grade:
1. Attendance is mandatory and you need at least 70% attendance at lectures and seminars
2. Pass online quizzes (ROPOT tests).
3. Annotated bibliography assignment (400-500 words).
4. Peer assessment assignment (feedback on other students' writing).
5. Critical literature review assignment (900-1000 words).
6. Short reflection on your progress during the course (100-200 words).
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
Instructor: Martin Guzi,
Office: Room 316,
Office Hours: by appointment,
Email: martin.guzi@econ.muni.cz
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019, Spring 2020, Autumn 2020, Spring 2021, Autumn 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023.
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