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Writing Practice

Santosh Mahapatra and Spandan Bhattacharya

Welcome to the Writing Practices course. This course aims to prepare you for performing writing tasks in academic contexts. In this course you will be introduced to basic academic writing skills. You will learn how the principles and structures of academic writing work when you are composing a variety of scripts. This course covers a wide variety of topics related to academic writing that will prepare you for presenting arguments, describing scientific processes and comparing objects and ideas.

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Welcome to the Writing Practices course. This course aims to prepare you for performing writing tasks in academic contexts. In this course you will be introduced to basic academic writing skills. You will learn how the principles and structures of academic writing work when you are composing a variety of scripts. This course covers a wide variety of topics related to academic writing that will prepare you for presenting arguments, describing scientific processes and comparing objects and ideas.

Course Positioning 

This course is an intermediate level course in academic writing, intended for learners who have basic proficiency in reading and writing in English. The knowledge gained from this course will help you write effectively in most academic situations.

System Requirements for the Course 

You would need a functional computer, a steady internet connection, a good browser, and access to Google Drive for this course. 

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Syllabus

Course Introduction
This module introduces you to the course. The course introductory video orients you to the skills and knowledge you will acquire through this course. You will also meet and greet your peers around the globe through a discussion prompt.
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Traffic lights

Read about what's good
what should give you pause
and possible dealbreakers
Provides foundational academic writing skills, making it suitable for beginners with basic English proficiency
Covers a comprehensive range of academic writing techniques, including argumentative, cause-effect, comparison, and problem-solution paragraphs
Offers insights into grammatical structures, punctuation, articles, conditionals, paraphrasing, and summarizing
Taught by experienced instructors specializing in academic writing
Suitable for learners pursuing higher education or those seeking to enhance their academic writing skills
May require regular and consistent effort, as with any academic undertaking

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Writing Practice with these activities:
Read 'On Writing Well' by William Zinsser
Gain a solid foundation in writing by reading this classic guide to nonfiction writing.
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  • Purchase and read the book.
  • Take notes on key concepts and techniques.
  • Apply what you've learned to your own writing.
Follow a tutorial on how to write an academic essay
Gain a step-by-step guide to writing an effective academic essay.
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  • Find a tutorial on how to write an academic essay.
  • Follow the steps in the tutorial.
  • Apply what you've learned to your own writing.
Attend a writing workshop or conference
Connect with other writers and learn from experienced professionals by attending a writing workshop or conference.
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  • Find a writing workshop or conference that interests you.
  • Register for the event.
  • Attend the event and participate in the activities.
  • Network with other writers and professionals.
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Join a writing group
Get feedback on your writing and improve your skills by joining a writing group.
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  • Find a writing group that interests you.
  • Join the group and participate in the activities.
  • Share your writing with the group.
  • Get feedback on your writing.
Practice writing paragraphs on different topics
Improve your paragraph writing skills through regular practice.
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  • Choose a topic.
  • Brainstorm ideas.
  • Write a topic sentence.
  • Write supporting sentences.
  • Write a concluding sentence.
Write a blog post on a topic related to academic writing
Enhance your writing skills and share your knowledge by creating a blog post on a topic related to academic writing.
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  • Choose a topic that interests you.
  • Research your topic and gather information.
  • Write a draft of your blog post.
  • Edit and revise your blog post.
  • Publish your blog post.

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Effort
37 hours to complete
Level
Intermediate
Via
Coursera
Institution
Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Instructors
Santosh Mahapatra
Spandan Bhattacharya
Session
August 6, 2024 - September 23, 2024
Language
English
Traffic lights
Read about what's good
what should give you pause
and possible dealbreakers
Provides foundational academic writing skills, making it suitable for beginners with basic English proficiency
Covers a comprehensive range of academic writing techniques, including argumentative, cause-effect, comparison, and problem-solution paragraphs
Offers insights into grammatical structures, punctuation, articles, conditionals, paraphrasing, and summarizing
Taught by experienced instructors specializing in academic writing
Suitable for learners pursuing higher education or those seeking to enhance their academic writing skills
May require regular and consistent effort, as with any academic undertaking
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