Academic Writing Made Easy
Develop scholarly writing mastery through intensive training in academic structure, formatting, and citation over eight focused weeks.
Develop scholarly writing mastery through intensive training in academic structure, formatting, and citation over eight focused weeks.
This comprehensive course guides learners through the fundamentals of academic writing, focusing on essential skills for scholarly communication. Over eight weeks, participants learn to structure academic texts, develop cohesive arguments, and maintain appropriate tone and style. The course covers key topics including paragraph organization, proper citation techniques, avoiding plagiarism, and mastering English punctuation. Through video lessons and practical exercises, learners develop the skills to write clear, convincing academic papers while avoiding common pitfalls that can undermine credibility. The course emphasizes hands-on practice with peer review components, ensuring participants can apply learned concepts effectively.
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What you'll learn
Understand the fundamental principles of academic writing
Identify and adapt to different academic genres and their requirements
Develop strategies to overcome writer's block and maintain productivity
Create cohesive and well-structured academic texts
Write clear, reader-friendly sentences that convey complex ideas
Establish scholarly credibility through appropriate tone and style
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There are 6 modules in this course
This comprehensive academic writing course is designed to help learners master the fundamentals of scholarly writing. The curriculum covers essential aspects including rhetorical preferences, genre differentiation, writing process management, cohesive structure development, sentence construction, establishing credibility, and proper punctuation. Through a combination of video lessons and practical exercises, participants learn to overcome common writing challenges and produce high-quality academic texts. Special emphasis is placed on developing a clear writing style, maintaining appropriate tone, and avoiding plagiarism.
Rhetorical Preferences
Module 1
Genre and Writing Process
Module 2
Cohesion
Module 3
Sentences
Module 4
Credibility
Module 5
Punctuation and Final Steps
Module 6
Fee Structure
Instructors
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Language and Digital Learning Expert Leads English Education at TUM
Dr. Heidi Minning serves as Head of English at the Technical University of Munich since 2005, bringing extensive expertise in language education and digital learning technologies. With a PhD in Interdisciplinary Humanities from Syracuse University focusing on language and identity, she combines her academic background with practical teaching experience gained at prestigious institutions including Syracuse and Yale Universities. Born in the USA, she completed her Bachelor's Degree in Humanistic Studies at the University of Wisconsin and earned a Master's Degree in TESOL. At TUM, she specializes in teaching writing and implementing digital technologies to enhance learning outcomes, contributing significantly to the development of innovative language teaching methodologies and academic writing programs.
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Writing and Communication Expert Pioneered TUM's English Writing Center
Jeremiah Hendren is a distinguished lecturer and writing specialist who served at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) from 2013 to 2018, where he established and coordinated the English Writing Center, growing it to serve over 2,000 students per semester. With a BA in Social Studies from Harvard College and an MA in English from Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich (LMU), he combines academic expertise with practical teaching experience. His teaching portfolio includes scientific writing courses and workshops at both the TUM Language Center and TUM ProLehre Media & Didactics. Currently pursuing his PhD at LMU in cognitive linguistics and science communication, Hendren also maintains an independent communication consultancy since 2009, providing services to academic institutions and companies across the US, Europe, and Asia. His work focuses on helping scientists and researchers develop clear, effective writing skills through innovative teaching methods and personalized coaching.
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