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Academic writing and Metacognition

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Academic Writing and Metacognitive

Unit description

This short course “Academic writing and Metacognition” develops and assesses those thinking and writing skills essential to study at a university level in an English Speaking country. There is a particular focus on critical thinking and the development of an argument in an essay, as well as information literacy (the ability to collect and evaluate information from appropriate sources). This course also introduces you to important learning strategies that enable you to engage fully in your academic studies. You should have an intermediate level of English language proficiency for enrolment in this course.

The short writing course is sequenced as follows:
  • A focus on interpreting and presenting
  • A focus on paragraph and essay
  • A focus on distinguishing fact and
  • A focus on collecting, critically evaluating and synthesizing appropriate
Course outline (15 sessions):
  • – Brainstorming and analyzing the question & Outlining an essay
  • – Personal opinions  & Academic position
  • – Essay questions with descriptive answers & Analytical answers
  • – Voices in academic texts
  • – Expressing your own voice in an academic writing
  • – Purpose and structure of an essay: Introduction body & Conclusion paragraph
  • – Making your argument flow
  • – Developing cohesion and coherence in your essay

 

Generic graduate attributes

By undertaking this course, students should make progress in attaining the following generic graduate attributes, which are specific to this course:

Knowledge

Graduates will have in-depth knowledge in their chosen field of study and the ability to apply that knowledge in practice. They will be prepared for life-long learning in pursuit of personal and professional development.

Communication skills

Graduates will be able to communicate effectively across a range of contexts.

Problem-solving skills

Graduates will be effective problem-solvers, capable of applying logical, critical and creative thinking to a range of problems. They will have developed competencies in information literacy.

Global perspective

Graduates will be able to demonstrate a global perspective and inter-cultural competence in their professional lives.

Social responsibility

Graduates will act ethically, with integrity and social responsibility. This attribute is complex.

Registration Information
Registration is open
Start Date: TBC
Course Fees:

The registration fee is £95, for applicants who live in Iran or Afghanistan is £50.

Kindly send an email to info@olc.org.uk for the payment arrangements.

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