Diplomado: Academic Writing

1.The basics of Academic Writing

Hybrid sessions (1-2)

Through a series of practical exercises derived from realia and manuscripts taken from reliable sources, students will be able to identify the following:

• Parts of speech
• Sentence structures

1.1 The basics of Academic Writing Hybrid sessions (3-4)

Through a series of practical exercises derived from realia and manuscripts taken from reliable sources, students will be able to identify the following:

• Paragraph structures

2.Types of academic texts Online synchronic sessions (5-6)

Students will read and explore different texts to analyze the characteristics of texts such   as:

• Summaries
• Reviews (critical and analytical)

2.1Types of academic texts Online asynchronic session (7-8)

Students will work on a summary and an analytical review of a text of their choice.

2.2Types of academic texts Online synchronic sessions (9-10)

Students will read and explore different texts to analyze the characteristics of texts such as:

• Argumentative essays
• 5-paragraph essays
• Opinion articles

3. Management of information  Online synchronic session (11)

Library training: Búsqueda y recuperación de información

3.1 Management of information  Online synchronic session (12)

Library training: Usar estilos y citación de escritura

3.2 Management of information

Online synchronic session (13)

Library training: Usar los gestores de referencias bibliográficas

3.3Management of information  Online synchronic sessions (14-15)

The literature review. Through a series of practical exercises, students will work on different strategies to organize the information gathered to support their arguments:

• Annotated Bibliography
• Literature matrix
• State of the art

3.4 Management of information Online asynchronic sessions (16-17)

Students will work on an annotated bibliography about a glocal phenomenon that is affecting the community where they live nowadays. They will be ready to socialize their findings.

4. Argumentative skills

Online synchronic sessions (18-19)

In this module, students will focus on the evaluation of arguments and counter arguments, and how to develop proper, strong arguments in their texts.

4.1 Research time!

Online asynchronic session (20)

Students will take this time to inquire about Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and will deliver a mind map where they will include the most relevant information about the 3 SDGs they find more appealing to their interests

5.Time to write  Online synchronic sessions (21-22)

Students will delve into a glocal problematic directly related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and will work on a 5 paragraph essay that answers a question they pose about the chosen topic. In order to do so, students will work on the first three stages for the process:

• Orientation
• Conceptualization
• Investigation

 6.Time to write  

Online asynchronic sessions (23-25)

Following the guidelines offered by the teacher, students will work on their inquiry autonomously in order to produce the first draft of their essay.

7.Editing and proofreading / online synchronic session (27)

In this stage, students will work on their editing and proofreading skills through collaborative, peer editing activities that allow them to critically evaluate the manuscripts that were product of their project.

They will also work on the last two stages of their inquiry-based project:

• Conclusion
• Discussion

8.project reports and final feedback

Online synchronic sessions (28-29)

Students will report their projects and present the arguments they developed along the course. They will also receive feedback on their manuscripts.