LN993
Dissertation Writing
This information is for the 2025/26 session.
Course Convenor
Dr Alison Standring
Requisites
Additional requisites:
For students from the departments of Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics and Statistics who are interested in learning more about academic writing to assist with coursework, dissertations and exams.
Course content
This course supports students in developing the academic English writing skills necessary for producing a well-structured and coherent dissertation. It focuses on the conventions of academic discourse, argumentation, critical analysis, and the effective use of academic language.
Teaching
4 hours of classes in the Winter Term.
This is a 4-week course. Students can choose classes which run EITHER Weeks 2 - 4 Winter Term OR Weeks 6 -10 Winter Term.
Key facts
Department: Language Centre
Course Study Period: Winter Term
Unit value: Non-credit bearing
FHEQ Level: not applicable
CEFR Level: Null
Total students 2024/25: Unavailable
Average class size 2024/25: Unavailable
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