Academic Writing and the Publication Process, 7.5 credits

Entry requirements

Registration as doctoral student or master student.

Learning outcomes

After completion of the course the student will be able to:

• Critically analyse their own and others’ written work
• Evaluate different publication options
• Write succinct and scholarly papers
• Use academic English in a stylish and appropriate manner

Contents

Topics will include:

• Academic English (including tips and exercises)
• The peer-review process
• Publication ethics
• Publication options
• Constructing an effective research paper (section by section)
• Increasing productivity

Educational methods

Teaching will include lectures, seminars, group work and individual tasks. Students are expected to actively participate in discussions.

Examination

The grades are Approved and Not approved.

Grading

Course literature

Details of required/recommended reading will be presented at the start of the course.