Academic writing in practice (level 2+)

• develop your essay writing, note-taking and reading skills to so you can construct well-written academic texts and be prepared for different types of studies
• interpret questions and structure your research appropriately
• read effectively, take notes and organise them
• structure paragraphs and link them
• structure and organise essays in different ways particularly when arguing for and against a point of view
• provide effective evidence and reasons for a point of view
• interpret data and statistics for report writing
• adopt appropriate style for academic writing
• reference correctly
• proof reading effectively
• write accurately using complex grammar forms.

Handouts and web links will be provided by the tutor. No books are required but please bring pens, paper and a folder to class. It will be helpful to bring a laptop to the class. If you do not have one, City Lit can provide one for you.

This will be a dynamic and creative course taught through a range of activities. You will analyse style and content of academic essays, study the relevant grammar and vocabulary to support your writing and receive regular feedback from you tutor. You will be given homework weekly to consolidate your learning. You are encouraged to read as much as possible outside the classroom.