MPV_ACAD Academic writing

Ekonomicko-správní fakulta
podzim 2024
Rozsah
1/1/0. 4 kr. Ukončení: z.
Vyučováno kontaktně
Vyučující
Mgr. Martin Guzi, Ph.D. (přednášející)
Garance
Mgr. Martin Guzi, Ph.D.
Katedra veřejné ekonomie – Ekonomicko-správní fakulta
Kontaktní osoba: Jana Biskupová
Dodavatelské pracoviště: Katedra veřejné ekonomie – Ekonomicko-správní fakulta
Rozvrh
Út 24. 9. 8:00–9:50 P312, Út 1. 10. 8:00–9:50 P312, Út 8. 10. 8:00–9:50 P312, Út 15. 10. 8:00–9:50 P312, Út 19. 11. 8:00–9:50 P312, Út 3. 12. 8:00–9:50 P312
  • Rozvrh seminárních/paralelních skupin:
MPV_ACAD/01: Po 30. 9. 14:00–15:50 S305, Po 7. 10. 14:00–15:50 S305, Po 14. 10. 14:00–15:50 S305, Po 11. 11. 14:00–15:50 S305, Po 25. 11. 14:00–15:50 S305, Po 9. 12. 14:00–15:50 S305, M. Guzi
Předpoklady
! XPX_ACAD Academic writing
This course aims to equip MA students with the essential skills needed for academic writing. Course is specifically suited to students who have begun working on their master thesis and already selected their thesis topic.
Omezení zápisu do předmětu
Předmět je určen pouze studentům mateřských oborů.

Předmět si smí zapsat nejvýše 30 stud.
Momentální stav registrace a zápisu: zapsáno: 23/30, pouze zareg.: 0/30
Mateřské obory/plány
Cíle předmětu
The goal of this course is to equip MA students with the academic writing skills required for thesis writing. Students will practice critical reading and writing through summarizing and evaluating academic texts. Students will also learn how to incorporate the work of other authors effectively into their own texts. Students will practice revision skills and learn how to develop their writing style. The main outcome of this course is a short but well-written literature review on which their master thesis is based.
Výstupy z učení
The course focuses on the academic skills and basic elements of academic writing. Students will write about their own research; learn to analyze and critique texts written by others; produce texts that will become part of their master thesis (e.g. literature review); learn to cite other people's work and avoid plagiarism; receive feedback on the structure, logic and language of their texts; revise and rewrite their text; learn how to find and use literature sources powerfully.
Osnova
  • The course consists of 6 lectures and 6 seminars.

    Lectures:
    * A Short Guide to Academic Writing Style
    * The Use of Academic Research Databases; Effective Use of Tables and Figures in Academic Writing
    * References and Citations in Academic Writing; Mechanics of Academic Style
    * Critical Literature Review; Citation and Qualification Signals
    * Tips to Improve Your Academic Writing
    * Avoiding Plagiarism

    Seminars:
    * Summarizing
    * Paraphrasing
    * Annotated bibliography assignment - discussion
    * Introducing Paragraphs and Linking Them Together​
    * Referring Verbs
    * Critical literature review assignment - discussion
Literatura
    doporučená literatura
  • PETCHKO, Katerina. How to write about economics and public policy. London: Academic press, An imprint of Elsevier, 2018, xix, 452. ISBN 9780128130100. info
Výukové metody
Group discussions; group and individual writing tasks; reading and text analysis; peer review; online quizzes; vocabulary study.
Metody hodnocení
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. At least 10 attendances at lectures and seminars.
2. Pass online quizzes (ROPOT tests).
3. Assignment 1: Annotated bibliography 
4. Assignment 1: Literature Review first draft 
5. Assignment 2: Literature Review Peer Assessment
6. Assignment 3: Literature Review final draft
7. Reflection on your progress during the course 
Náhradní absolvování
Students planning to study abroad through the Erasmus+ program should contact the course coordinator. Students can 1) pursue a similar course at a foreign university or 2) consider enrolling in the course in the following semester.
Vyučovací jazyk
Angličtina
Informace učitele
Instructor: Martin Guzi
Office Hours: by appointment
Email: martin.guzi@econ.muni.cz
Studijní opora
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/econ/podzim2024/MPV_ACAD/index-xpyduj.qwarp
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Předmět je vyučován každoročně.
Předmět je zařazen také v obdobích podzim 2023, jaro 2024, jaro 2025.