Full course description
Start Date
Coming Soon!
Price
$249.00
Credential
Academic Research and
Writing Digital Badge
Length
5 Weeks
Commitment
3-5 Hours Weekly
Format
Asynchronous
Prepare yourself for graduate school
Course Description
This course is designed to help participants prepare for the research, reading and writing demands of graduate programs. This course offers an exploration into the skills of scholarly reading and writing essential for success at the graduate level. Throughout the course, participants will engage with research articles, gaining insights into the language, structure, and stylistic nuances of academic discourse. Students will learn to summarize complex texts, a foundational skill for scholarly writing. This course is ideal for students who already possess solid writing skills and are ready to take the next step in preparation for or during early graduate studies.
Learning Objectives
- Develop an understanding of the formal and nuanced language characteristic of graduate-level research and writing.
- Acquire and apply techniques for gathering and critically assessing scholarly information to ensure the reliability and relevance of sources.
- Enhance your ability to structure well-founded arguments and integrate evidence effectively to produce compelling, research-driven documents.
- Master the application of citation and attribution techniques to maintain academic integrity in your scholarly writing.
- Develop proficiency in synthesizing information from multiple sources and creating detailed annotated bibliographies that demonstrate an understanding of the material.
Target Learner
Prospective graduate students preparing to enter graduate school. Ideal for learners who want to strengthen their academic research and writing skills, including those who may feel uncertain about the rigorous demands of graduate-level coursework.
Course Topics
- Scholarly Writing
- Academic Writing
- Graduate Preparation
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This non-credit course is offered online using the Canvas LMS, over a 5-week period. It is asynchronous, but not self-paced. You will have a total of 49 days to complete the course. The 49 days to complete begins on the day of enrollment and under no circumstances will extensions be given. The course is approximately 25 hours. You should plan to spend about 3-5 hours per week. You will be assessed throughout the course to demonstrate proficiency on the subject matter. You must pass all assessments before receiving the course badge.
Refunds: Please note the course price does not include any credit card processing fees required by our vendor. Refunds can be issued within 48 hours of registration; no refunds will be given after the course has begun.