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Writing in English at University

Acquiring good academic research and writing skills early on is essential for your success both at university and in your professional life. This course aims: - to give you an understanding of the conventions of academic writing in English and to teach you the components and benefits of what is called process writing. - to help you to put together your own “toolbox” of academic writing skills, as well as to give you a chance to test out these tools and to reflect on your own development as a writer. - to encourage reflection on discipline specific conventions; although the course deals with generic skills, you will be able to apply these generic skills to meet the particular needs of your own discipline. The course consists of four modules: 1. Writing in English at university: An introduction 2. Structuring your text and conveying your argument 3. Using sources in academic writing 4. The writer’s toolbox: Editing and proofreading In each module you will find video lectures and reading assignments, as well as assignments, such as quizzes and reflective self-assessment questions, in which you will have an opportunity to interact with other students taking the course. Learners will have access to a free electronic textbook written to complement the MOOC: Writing in English at University: A Guide for Second Language Writers. It is possible for anyone who wishes to obtain a certificate of completion upon completing the entire course, including the graded assignments at the end of each module.

Status: Formal Learning
Status: English Language
BeginnerCourse25 hours

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MM

5.0Reviewed Nov 22, 2017

The course is very excellent. I learn some basics of writing and how to do research and present your paper.

SB

5.0Reviewed Aug 28, 2017

The course is detailed and touches each point necessary to become an improved academic writer.

AM

5.0Reviewed Apr 17, 2022

i have completed my course but I could not find my certificate. please resolve this issue.

MB

4.0Reviewed Jul 31, 2024

it is very helpful as I gained competence and confidence to teach this at at he university. Thanks.

FS

4.0Reviewed Dec 10, 2022

It's a good course for students who want to improve their academic writing. This course helped me out in writing better essays and assignments at the university level.

RG

4.0Reviewed Jul 28, 2020

I found this course very much useful. I completed my course but I have not been offered my certification. I could not know what should I do. Please suggest to me.

GK

5.0Reviewed Feb 23, 2017

I would recommend the course for everyone who would start new classes at university including intermediate level researcher like me! Best of Luck!

HM

5.0Reviewed Apr 25, 2025

This course is more help to improve my english knowledge and it is more help to my academic works.

CT

4.0Reviewed Oct 17, 2023

A helpful tool, which guides students quite well through the entire process of writing.

WA

5.0Reviewed Mar 18, 2025

It was a great learning journey! Thank you so much for this excellent course in both content and design. Keep up the amazing work!

AW

4.0Reviewed Jun 28, 2025

This English course is very helpful for improving language skills, especially writing. Highly recommended!

RB

5.0Reviewed Sep 11, 2021

I​ am happy to have this course. I have a basic idea on how I will write acceptable reason on a paper. Thumbs up to its professionalism.

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