Academic Writing & Composition

Overview

Academic Writing and Composition develops clear, structured, and research-based writing skills. The course guides students in building strong arguments, framing effective thesis statements, and writing well-organised academic papers using proper citation styles, while also preparing them for conference presentations and journal publications.

It further explores the evolving role of AI in academic writing, emphasising the responsible use of AI tools for research assistance, drafting support, and editing. It also highlights plagiarism awareness and digital similarity checks to ensure originality, transparency, and strict academic integrity.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Academic Writing
Understanding the Purpose and Structure of Academic Writing
Overview of Different Types of Academic Papers
Establishing a Personal Writing Process
• Developing Strong Arguments
Identifying and Crafting Thesis Statements
Building Logical and Coherent Arguments
Supporting Arguments with Evidence
• Research Methodologies
Conducting Effective Literature Reviews
Utilizing Online and Library Resources
Evaluating Sources for Credibility and Relevance
• Structuring Academic Papers
Organizing an Introduction, Body, and Conclusion
Developing Paragraphs and Transitions
Crafting Strong Introductions and Conclusions
• Citation Styles and Referencing
Overview of APA, MLA, and Chicago Styles
Practice with In-text Citations and Reference Lists
Managing Sources with Citation Management Tools
• Preparing for Academic Conferences
Writing and Submitting Conference Abstracts
Creating Engaging Conference Presentations
Effective Public Speaking and Presentation Skills
• Journal Publications
Understanding the Publication Process
Writing and Formatting a Journal Article
Responding to Peer Reviews and Revisions
• Role of AI in Academic Writing
Introduction to AI Tools for Academic Writing
Responsible Use of AI for Research and Drafting
Editing and Proofreading with AI Assistance
• Plagiarism Awareness and Integrity
Understanding Plagiarism and Its Consequences
Techniques for Ensuring Originality in Writing
Using Digital Similarity Checks and Tools
• Writing Workshops and Peer Reviews
Participating in Writing Workshops for Feedback
Conducting Constructive Peer Reviews
Revising and Improving Drafts Based on Feedback
• Final Project
Writing a Research-based Academic Paper
Incorporating Feedback for Improvement
Presenting Your Work to the Class

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Taught by

Dr. Kaberi Chatterjee

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Subjects

Artificial Intelligence