Introduction to Academic Writing
Introduction to Academic Writing is designed for students, researchers, and aspiring academics who want to strengthen their academic writing and learn how to approach different forms of research-based communication. You’ll learn how to read and analyse academic texts, identify claims and evidence, structure an academic paper, and develop persuasive arguments. The course also covers literature reviews, summarising research, annotated bibliographies, referencing and citations, and avoiding plagiarism. Go beyond traditional academic essays by learning how to write policy briefs, op-eds, and blog
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