Studyinfo subject MAUU4100 2018 HØST
MAUU4100 Academic Writing Course description
- Course name in Norwegian
- Academic Writing
- Study programme
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Master's Degree Programme in Universal Design of ICT
- Weight
- 10.0 ECTS
- Year of study
- 2018/2019
- Schedule
- Programme description
- Course history
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Introduction
This course covers the composition of academic texts.
Required preliminary courses
Admission requirements.
Learning outcomes
A student who has completed this course should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
On successful completion of this course the student
- has thorough knowledge of writing in research processes
- has advanced knowledge of forums and channels in which research results are published
- has thorough knowledge of the formal academic writing conventions
Skills
On successful completion of this course the student
- can find research results in literature databases
- can analyse and critically evaluate various information sources
- can write summaries using his/her own words
- can formulate scientific reports
- can use electronic reference tools
- can carry out objective and constructive peer reviews on written work
General competence
On successful completion of this course the student
- can identify research fraud and plagiarism
- has a thorough knowledge of responsibility for author and co-authorship in accordance with the Vancouver Convention
Teaching and learning methods
The course is organized as a series of lectures where the central concepts are discussed. Students will solve a set of tasks that include searching and organizing literature, presenting literature reviews in both written and spoken form, and conducting peer reviews.
Course requirements
Coursework requirements
- An individual report documenting the literature search on a self-selected topic, including summaries of the selected articles and a statement on the relationship between the articles. Each student is expected to study a given number of articles, some in detail. The report is part of the portfolio.
- An oral presentation of individual literature search. The presentation is not subject to assessment.
One draft of an individually written literature report based on literature search (3000-3500 words). The draft is part of the portfolio. Students receive individual feedback on the draft from three peers.
Participation
There is an 80% obligatory participation in order for the student to pass this course.
Assessment
Portfolio including
- three individual written reviews of other students' draft of the literature report
- an individual reflection paper (1000-1500 words)
- a revised draft of a literature report (3000-3500 words), written individually based on comments from three peers
A portfolio assessment provides an overall assessment awarding one grade for the whole portfolio.
Students may only appeal against the determination of the examination grade awarded for the whole portfolio.
Permitted exam materials and equipment
All aids.
Grading scale
For the final assessment a grading scale from A to E is used, where A denotes the highest grade, E denotes the lowest, and F denotes a fail.
Examiners
Two internal examiners will assess the portfolio. External examiner is used periodically.