Reading Assignment for Section 4
Read the following subsection from our online textbook: Section 4: Writing For Research.
What You Will Learn
In this module, you’ll learn to synthesize sources into cohesive literature reviews, organize them by topic, analyze research methods, and identify knowledge gaps. You’ll develop skills in quoting and paraphrasing, integrating quotations, and balancing original and sourced content with proper citation. You’ll also work on developing a personal writing style within academic formalities, ensuring clarity, coherence, and ethical citation practices. Additionally, you’ll analyze the structure of academic papers, craft clear introductions, and maintain narrative flow while adhering to ethical writing practices. Finally, you’ll adapt to evolving writing technologies, understand their ethical usage, protect privacy, and integrate these tools into your academic practices.
Student Learning Outcomes for Section 4
- SLO 1: Synthesize sources into cohesive literature reviews, organize by topic, analyze research methods, and identify knowledge gaps.
- SLO 2: Utilize quoting and paraphrasing in academic writing, integrate quotations, and balance original and sourced content with proper citation.
- SLO 3: Develop a personal writing style within academic formalities, ensuring clarity, coherence, and ethical citation practices.
- SLO 4: Analyze academic paper structure, craft clear introductions, and maintain narrative flow, with emphasis on ethical writing practices.
- SLO 5: Adapt to evolving writing technologies, understand ethical usage, protect privacy, and integrate tools into academic practices.
Modification History File Created: 07/25/2024 Last Modified: 07/25/2024
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