Writing with confidenceLaajuus (2 cr)
Code: VV00FE61
Credits
2 op
Objective
You recognise and understand different types, genres, styles of texts in your professional field and develop your skills to create them. You use professional literature to support your writing.
You develop your confidence in writing (e.g., overcoming writer’s block).
You improve skills that are needed in the process of writing a thesis.
Content
What types of texts are created during your studies and in your professional field? What skills do you need to write your thesis or other reports and research-based papers?
What aspects do you need to consider when you plan your writing?
How can you integrate evidence from the existing professional literature into your own writing and texts?
What tools can you use to find motivation for writing, to overcome writer’s block or barrier of beginning?
Enrollment
28.12.2024 - 26.01.2025
Timing
03.02.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 55
Teachers
- Ksenia Visser
- Tarmo Ahvenainen
Objective
You recognise and understand different types, genres, styles of texts in your professional field and develop your skills to create them. You use professional literature to support your writing.
You develop your confidence in writing (e.g., overcoming writer’s block).
You improve skills that are needed in the process of writing a thesis.
Content
What types of texts are created during your studies and in your professional field? What skills do you need to write your thesis or other reports and research-based papers?
What aspects do you need to consider when you plan your writing?
How can you integrate evidence from the existing professional literature into your own writing and texts?
What tools can you use to find motivation for writing, to overcome writer’s block or barrier of beginning?
Opiskelumateriaali
Material is developed by the teacher and the students on the Learn platform.
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
The course is implemented in the online environment (Learn). The studies are based on independent work with the course material.
The study modules are chosen according to students' own study objectives.
Exercises and activities are built around creation of a written report (a chapter of one's thesis currently in progress (about 5 pages); some written course assignment in which students need to use sources (about 3-5 pages), an expert article (3-5 sources), or 2 consequent expert blogs (2 pages each).
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
The course material has a big focus on development of professional and academic writing skills for the purposes of future professional communication and research-based assignments.
Tentit ja muut määräajat
There is no exam. Independent assignments of the chosen modules and self-reflection activities are to be completed within the course time frame.
Opiskelijan työmäärä
2 credits = 2 x 27 hours of student work
Toteutuksen osien kuvaus
The course offers several modules that a built around the following topics:
1. tools to overcome writer's block and other challenges
2. hints to manage own time and writing process
3. creating texts in writing based on sources (summarising and paraphrasing)
4. critical writing skills
5. advanced grammar for writing
6. Xamk's (or other) reporting and referencing guidelines
7. presenting research results/findings
8. AI and ethics
9. writing a professional report
In order to complete the course, four modules are to be completed. The last module is a must for all, while three other modules can be chosen based on the students' needs.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment methods and criteria
Independent assignments of the chosen modules and self-reflection activities are to be completed within the course time frame.
Enrollment
04.11.2024 - 17.11.2024
Timing
27.01.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
1 - 55
Teachers
- Veli-Matti Malinen
- Markus Hamunen
Groups
-
VV2024-2025Optional studies 2024-2025
-
VV2025-2026Optional studies 2025-2026
Objective
You recognise and understand different types, genres, styles of texts in your professional field and develop your skills to create them. You use professional literature to support your writing.
You develop your confidence in writing (e.g., overcoming writer’s block).
You improve skills that are needed in the process of writing a thesis.
Content
What types of texts are created during your studies and in your professional field? What skills do you need to write your thesis or other reports and research-based papers?
What aspects do you need to consider when you plan your writing?
How can you integrate evidence from the existing professional literature into your own writing and texts?
What tools can you use to find motivation for writing, to overcome writer’s block or barrier of beginning?
Opiskelumateriaali
Kaikki opiskelu- ja kurssimateriaali löytyy kurssin Learn-alustalta. Ei erillisiä materiaaleja.
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Tämän opintojakson voi suorittaa vain toteutuksen mukaisesti.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
Kurssi opastaa akateemiseen ja työelämäkirjoittamiseen ohjaten opiskelijaa tulevien ammattitehtävien kannalta tarpeelliseen asiantuntija- ja tutkimusviestintään.
Tentit ja muut määräajat
Kurssilla ei järjestetä tenttiä, mutta tehtävät tulee suorittaa määrätyssä ajassa.
Kansainvälinen yhteistyö
Ei ole.
Opiskelijan työmäärä
2 op = 54 tuntia
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment methods and criteria
Tason 3 osaamisessa opiskelija
c. hallitsee omaa ajankäyttöään, kirjoitusprosessiaan ja keinoja kirjoittamislukkojen avaamiseen
c. osaa tuottaa lähteisiin perustuvaa tekstiä, jossa oma ja lainattu aines vuorottelevat luontevasti
d. hallitsee Xamkin raportointi- ja lähdeviitekäytänteet
e. osaa viimeistellä tekstin kieliasun sekä antaa ja ottaa vastaan palautetta teksteistä.
Enrollment
14.08.2024 - 08.09.2024
Timing
09.09.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
1 - 60
Teachers
- Ksenia Visser
- Mariya Loginova
Groups
-
VV2024-2025Optional studies 2024-2025
Objective
You recognise and understand different types, genres, styles of texts in your professional field and develop your skills to create them. You use professional literature to support your writing.
You develop your confidence in writing (e.g., overcoming writer’s block).
You improve skills that are needed in the process of writing a thesis.
Content
What types of texts are created during your studies and in your professional field? What skills do you need to write your thesis or other reports and research-based papers?
What aspects do you need to consider when you plan your writing?
How can you integrate evidence from the existing professional literature into your own writing and texts?
What tools can you use to find motivation for writing, to overcome writer’s block or barrier of beginning?
Opiskelumateriaali
Material is developed by the teacher and the students on Learn platform.
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Online studies, schedule-free at the implementation time (weekly assignments).
Students choose study modules according to own study objectives.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
The course material has a big focus on development of professional and academic writing skills for the purposes of future professional communication and research-based assignments.
Tentit ja muut määräajat
There is no exam. The student should complete independent assignments, self-reflection and peer-assessment activities within the course timeframe.
Opiskelijan työmäärä
2 credits = 2 x 27 hours of student work
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment methods and criteria
The student:
c. manages own time, writing process and tools to overcome writer's block and other challenges
d. is able to create texts in writing based on sources and demonstrate critical writing skills
e. follows Xamk's (or other) reporting and referencing guidelines
f. is able to finalise own report, to give feedback on the peers' reports and to receive feedback from the peers