English Focus on Writing 3 - Session 3 (Nonnative Postdoc, PhD and MPhil by Research Engineering ONLY)
Wed 8 May 2013
Description
Writing Stage - Writing Stage-Grammar and Style. Here we establish ways to improve your command of grammar and to practice different aspects related to style. A wide variety of examples are used and you will have an opportunity to do proof-reading exercises and, if you would like, to have peer proof-reading of your own work. Bring it along with you to the session.
Target audience
- Non-Native PostDocs, PhD and Mphil by Research students from the Department of Engineering
- Further details regarding Engineering Language Unit's eligibility criteria are available
Prerequisites
- Participants must be Non-native speakers
Sessions
Number of sessions: 1
| # | Date | Time | Venue | Trainer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wed 8 May 2013 11:00 - 13:00 | 11:00 - 13:00 | Department of Engineering, Lecture Room 3B | map | Dr D.M.A. Chappell |
Topics covered
- establish ways to improve your command of grammar and to practice different aspects related to style.
Aims
To:
- Assist students with aspects of structure, vocabulary and cohesion of texts
- help develop the ability to edit own texts
- develop an understanding of academic style and techniques for scientific writing
Format
Class work and individual study
Syllabus
Course syllabus for all 7 sessions is available
Duration
One session of two hours
Frequency
Termly
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