Academic Writing for Students (Bachelor-Master)

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The main aim of this course is to improve your Academic English writing skills by means of practical assignments. The following aspects of academic writing will be dealt with: - how to avoid common grammatical mistakes;- how to avoid informal, non-academic language;- how to write coherent paragraphs;- how to write an effective introduction;- how to describe your methods and results;- how to structure and write a convincing discussion/conclusion;- how to punctuate your sentences;- how to avoid plagiarism;- how to deal with writer's block You will be expected to hand in and edit various sections of your own academic work. It is important that you are actually working on a scientific article or other longer academic text when you register.The course consists of 5 morning sessions. In the afternoons you will participate in writing groups. Participants are expected to analyse and (re)write their own text as well as texts written by their fellow participants.

Period
11-08-2014 - 15-08-2014 (1 weeks)

Target group
The course is designed for Bachelor/Master students

Course aim
After this course you:- will have improved your writing skills- will have improved your English proficiency



Credits
0.0 ECTS credits

Course fee
EUR 465[Convert to USD]The course fee includes the registration fee, course materials, access to library and IT facilities, coffee/tea, lunch, and a number of social activities. The fee does not include accommodation, travel costs, dinner, insurance and other costs. Discounts:10% discount for early bird applicants. The early bird deadline is 1 April 2014. 50% discount for students from Radboud University15% discount for students and PhD candidates from partner universities

Course leader
Senior teacher from Radboud in'to Languages

Radboud University
Address: P.O Box 9102 Nijmegen
Postal code: 6500 HC
City: Nijmegen
Country: Netherlands
Website: http://www.ru.nl/radboudsummerschool/
E-mail: radboudsummerschool@ru.nl
Phone: +31 (0)24 8187706