Academic Writing & Presentation Skills
course overview
The study programme “Civil Engineering” has been developed in line with RTU Strategy and requirements of the study field “Architecture and Civil Engineering”.
Students develop the envisioned skills and competences under guidance of academic and research personnel with European qualifications, who in their daily work render expert services at the national and international level, as well as highly qualified academic staff with many years of professional experience.
The study programme facilitates the development of the overall education export potential; it is aimed at promoting interest in education in the field of civil engineering. Innovative teaching and learning methods are employed in study programme implementation – special focus is made on the development of practical skills and active use of modern technologies.
Why take this course?
The focus of this course is to develop the requisite writing and presentation skills required by academic professionals to support their undertakings in an academic setting and improve their language skills. Specifically, this course aims to provide the necessary skills and techniques to write in an academic format, and be cognisant of academic form and structure.
What will you experience
- Writing structure (vocabulary; appropriate language in formal academic writing).
- Referencing systems (Punctuation citing; Direct quotations (short and long), paraphrasing and summarising; Paraphrasing; Secondary referencing; Reference lists).
- The notion of plagiarism (supporting an argument; using and understanding plagiarism software; interpreting similarity scores).
- Analysis of various text styles and genres and their standard conventions.
- Reviewing and Editing Academic Writing (Drafting academic work; Purpose of drafting; How editing improves academic argument; strategies for editing academic work).
Degree awarded
Duration
1 Week
Intake
May, June / July, August, September, October, November
Academic volume
30 ECTS per semester
Study language
English
Study Mode
20 Hours per week or 15 Hours Live Online
degree Delivery
Classroom Led or Live Online Classes
Career options
At the end of the course, the learners will be able to:
- Prepare to write an essay or article review for third level.
- Source appropriate references for third-level writing.
- See the best ways to take notes for third-level learning.
- Avoid plagiarism and identify how plagiarism is detected.
- Cite and referencing correctly, in-text citation and reference lists.
- Be aware of and use the proper structure and writing techniques for third-level essay writing.
Job Role examples include
- Organisational Design and Development
- Learning & Development Specialist
- L&D Manager / Consultant
- Employee Experience Manager
- Diversity and Inclusion
- HR Shared Services
Study progression
Successful achievement of the CIPD Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development will allow progression onto the CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management or the CIPD Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Learning and Development.
Language Requirements
Minimum English Level Required
proficiency in english
B1+ or B2
Entry Requirements
This programme will appeal to members of the Academic community and postgraduate students who wish to progress their careers and publish research findings or academic work in a more sophisticated and appropriate manner.
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