ACADEMIC WRITING
This course is aimed to guide students and persons intending to join the vast writing industry. Another aim of the course is to create a network between writers.
The course provides practical examples and illustrations on how to write various academic papers impeccably.
The learning materials and course contents have been gleaned and condensed without losing the essential components of the trade to allow you to learn nearly everything in the time set aside for the course.
It is the starter pack that you need to become a better writer.
INTRODUCTION
Hello Learners.
This course is aimed to guide students and persons intending to join the vast writing industry. Another aim of the course is to create a network between writers.
The course provides practical examples and illustrations on how to write various academic papers impeccably.
The learning materials and course contents have been gleaned and condensed without losing the essential components of the trade to allow you to learn nearly everything in the time set aside for the course.
It is the starter pack that you need to become a better writer.
COURSE OUTLINE
Lesson 1: Introduction To Academic Papers
Lesson 2: Structure And Organization Of Academic Papers
- Introduction
- The Funnel Technique
- Thesis Statement
- Body
- Conclusion
Lesson 3: Formatting Styles
- American Psychological Association (Apa) 7th Edition
- General Rules
- Apa Reference List
- Summary Of Key Points For Apa Citations
- Mla 8th Edition
- General Format
- Books
- Journals
- Web Pages And Blogs
- Youtube Videos
- Summary Of Key Points For Mla Citations
- Chicago/ Turabian 17th Edition
- Cover Page/ Title Page
- Bibliography
- Books
- Journals/Periodicals
- Webpages/ Blogs
- Youtube Videos
Lesson 4: Plagiarism, Paraphrasing, And Citation Tools
- Plagiarism
- Paraphrasing
- Writing And Citation Tools
- How To Use Google Scholar And Google Books
Lesson 5: Then What?
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Lesson 1: Introduction To Academic PapersIN THIS LESSON: This chapter briefly describes the different types of academic papers.
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Lesson 2: Structure And Organization Of Academic Papers
IN THIS LESSON: We describe the structure and organization of academic papers. The introduction, thesis statement, body paragraphs, and conclusion form part of the discussion.
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Lesson 3: Formatting Styles
In The Lesson:
- We illustrate the three most common formatting styles in their order of commonality and usage. They include APA 7th Edition, MLA 8th Edition, and Chicago 17th edition.
- Other formatting styles, such as Harvard, Oscola, Vancouver, AMA, and ASA, are used less often, but they are equally important.
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Assignment Formating Styles -
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Lesson 4: Plagiarism, Paraphrasing, And Citation Tools
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Lesson 5: Then What?
- What can you do with the writing skills?
- Why did you want to acquire the academic writing skills.
