ACE101x
is a practical, completely online introductory course for those at
university or planning to attend university. This course focuses on the
processes involved in planning for, producing and self-reviewing a piece
of academic writing. Particular attention is given to argumentative
research essays, which are the most common form of academic writing
required of students at university level.
This course examines the overall structure of an argumentative essay,
considering a general framework that can be used for any topic.
Practical advice is provided about how to brainstorm, locate information
online and evaluate the quality of potential sources of information.
Learners will also be guided on how to use appropriate stance and
voice in academic writing, how to ensure that the language and tone that
is used is suitable to the context, and how to acknowledge the work of
others through correct use of academic referencing. The final section of
this course considers the process of revising and editing a written
assessment piece, as well as recognizing a range of genres commonly used
across the university. Practical tips and suggestions are provided to
help with identifying features such as consistency, structure,
paragraphing and formatting, as well as highlighting errors commonly
made by students when writing.
