Introduction to Academic Writing

This course is designed to develop your academic writing skills in preparation for first-year university courses. The course combines recorded lessons with writing assignments and self-paced eLearning workshops and webinars. In this intermediate to high-intermediate (CEFR B1+ to B2+) course, you will develop your ability to incorporate ideas that you have either read about or experienced into academic essays. You will increase your competence in academic summary-response writing, as well as taking timed essay exams. You will practice reading and critical thinking skills as you evaluate the ideas presented in authentic texts. Using notes on readings and your own experience, you will synthesize ideas and present them in academic writing with appropriate citation in APA style.