04-606 Academic Skills for Engineers I
Location: Africa
Units: 6
Semester Offered: Fall
Course description
This course aims to introduce students to a range of academic skills to support them in their MSc programs. The skills will include identifying credible sources, describing graphs, processes and changes as well as longer pieces of academic writing such as critical reviews and essays.
This course is offered on a pass/no pass basis.
Learning objectives
The primary aim of this course is to increase students’ ability to communicate effectively in an English language academic context by developing their research and writing skills. Its secondary aims are to enhance higher order thinking aptitudes and independent learning.
Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be better able to identify, analyze and construct arguments in academic style, supported by clear reasoning and evidence.
Content details
- Writing in an academic style
- Describing graphs, processes and changes
- Reviewing and critiquing published articles
- Seminar skills
- Constructing a logical and persuasive argument
- Essay writing
Prerequisites
None