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[ 929AWRIAWBK20 ] KS Academic Writing (b)

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Workload Education level Study areas Responsible person Hours per week Coordinating university
3 ECTS M2 - Master's programme 2. year Social Science Ilse Born-Lechleitner 1 hpw (*)JKU/TAU
Detailed information
Pre-requisites Academic Writing (a)
Original study plan Master's programme Comparative Social Policy and Welfare 2025W
Learning Outcomes
Competences
  • Students will be able to produce high-quality, original academic work that meets the standards of the Master’s programme
  • They can engage in iterative feedback processes, incorporating peer and instructor guidance to enhance written output.
  • They will be able to apply academic writing skills autonomously to produce a Master’s thesis in English that contributes to scholarly discourse in comparative social policy and welfare.
Skills Knowledge
  • (k4) Draft and revise Master’s thesis proposals, with an emphasis on clarity, coherence, and adherence to academic standards.
  • (k5) Edit, proofread, and refine written work by applying advanced techniques for punctuation, grammar, and formal register.
  • (k5) Use synonyms and cohesion markers effectively to improve text flow and readability.
  • (k6) Expand academic vocabulary and utilise formal language to present complex arguments, analyses, and results.
  • (k5) Write and structure well-organised, persuasive academic arguments supported by evidence and analysis.
  • The complete process of academic writing, including planning, drafting, revising, editing, and finalising an academic paper or thesis.
  • Familiarity with the structure, format, and conventions of academic proposals and theses in English.
  • Strategies to ensure academic integrity, such as proper citation, avoiding plagiarism, and paraphrasing effectively.
Criteria for evaluation The grade in this course (attended/didn't attend) is awarded once all necessary documents have been written and revised according to the feedback received.
Methods Online materials and written feedback, one-to-one feedback.
Language Englisch
Study material Readings are provided by the instructor.
Changing subject? No
Further information The course is evaluated on a pass/fail basis.
On-site course
Maximum number of participants 30
Assignment procedure Assignment according to priority