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An Intermediate Guide to Writing in English for University Study
University of Reading
  • Start Date: 11 Oct, 2021
  • 5 weeks
  • Study Content: Videos


Improve your academic English writing skills: analyse questions, structure essays, research effectively and avoid plagiarism.

Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
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Introduction

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Course Description

This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.

Develop the English skills required for extended writing projects and essays.


On this course you will expand your academic writing skill set and learn how to produce a thorough and high standard extended essay.


You’ll get an introduction to research tools, analysing an essay question, developing your argument, searching for credible sources and referencing, as well as learning more about the fundamentals like planning an essay structure, proof-reading and avoiding plagiarism. You’ll have the opportunity to practise researching and writing your own paragraphs for an essay as well as giving and receiving feedback.


Whether you’re a prospective undergraduate or postgraduate, or are currently undertaking university-level study, this course will give you the confidence you need to research, write and reference academic essays and extended writing projects.


This course is aimed at anyone interested in undertaking academic study in English, but it may be of particular interest to international students. You will require an IELTS English level of 5.5 and above.


If you’re new to academic writing, you may like to take A Beginner’s Guide to Writing in English for University Study before this course.


Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.

University of Reading

The University of Reading is ranked in the top 1% of universities in the world with a reputation for teaching, research and enterprise.

The University aims to deliver a world-class experience to all of its learners. Teaching is research-led, so learners can benefit from the expertise and hands-on knowledge of teaching staff.

The award-winning UK campuses in the south-east of England offer a fantastic environment in which to live and learn, with state-of-of-the-art facilities – all just 25 minutes from London.

 

This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.

You may be able to download course materials after enrolling in this course. If not, all of the necessary course materials provided by the course instructor will be available on the provider's course page.
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