English Academic Writing Course at Learning and Development Center (LDC)

Course Overview: The English Academic Writing Course at LDC is designed to enhance students’ ability to produce high-quality academic texts. This course focuses on developing the skills necessary for writing essays, research papers, theses, and other academic documents. Emphasis is placed on clarity, coherence, structure, and proper referencing, ensuring that students can effectively communicate their ideas in an academic context.

Course Duration:

  • Total Duration: 6 months
  • Class Frequency: Three Times a week
  • Class Duration: 2 hours per session

Course Fees:

  • Course Fee: $1300

Course Curriculum:

1. Essay Writing:

  • Understanding different types of essays (e.g., argumentative, descriptive, expository)
  • Crafting thesis statements and outlines
  • Developing coherent paragraphs and transitions
  • Writing introductions and conclusions

2. Research Papers:

  • Conducting academic research and literature reviews
  • Integrating sources and avoiding plagiarism
  • Structuring research papers (e.g., abstracts, methods, results, discussions)
  • Using academic style guides (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago)

3. Thesis and Dissertation Writing:

  • Formulating research questions and hypotheses
  • Organizing chapters and sections
  • Presenting data and findings
  • Writing proposals and abstracts

4. Grammar and Style:

  • Mastering advanced grammar and syntax
  • Improving academic vocabulary
  • Ensuring clarity and precision in writing
  • Editing and proofreading techniques

5. Referencing and Citation:

  • Understanding the importance of citations
  • Using different citation styles (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago)
  • Creating reference lists and bibliographies
  • Managing citations with software tools (e.g., EndNote, Zotero)

Who Can Apply: This course is suitable for undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and professionals who need to enhance their academic writing skills. It is ideal for individuals preparing to write theses, dissertations, or research papers and those aiming to publish academic articles.

Additional Information:

  • Course Materials: All necessary materials and resources are included in the course fees.
  • Assessments: Regular writing assignments and feedback sessions to track progress and provide personalized guidance.
  • Certification: Participants will receive a certificate of achievement upon successful completion of the course.