English for Research Paper Writing

By Dr. Shoba. K. N | National Institute Of Technical Teachers Training And Research, Chennai.

Learners enrolled: 1987

National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR), Chennai's SWAYAM course on ‘English for Research Paper Writing', a meticulously designed program aimed to serve as a comprehensive guide to augmenting language proficiency in the specialized domain of academic writing for research papers. Throughout the course a diverse spectrum of linguistic skills is presented, encompassing foundational principles to advanced techniques tailored explicitly to the demands of academic research. This 40-hour course is mapped to the needs of postgraduates, doctoral scholars and teachers of all disciplines who desire to enhance their English Language Skills concerning research paper writing.

Crafting key sections of a research paper by formulating a strong introduction, presenting research findings with precision, and gaining insights into effective communication with journal editors are discussed for successful research writing skills. Honing language skills for research presentations is another area of focus of the course. This course transcends conventional language learning by offering a transformative journey towards becoming proficient in academic English. Participants will not only gain theoretical insights but will also actively apply these skills, ensuring a comprehensive and impactful learning experience. Welcome to a program that seeks to elevate your language proficiency for unparalleled success in academic research

Summary

Course Status :	Completed
Course Type :	Elective
Language for course content :	English
Duration :	8 weeks
Category :	Teacher Education
Credit Points :	3
Level :	Continuing Education
Start Date :	29 Jan 2024
End Date :	30 Apr 2024
Enrollment Ends :	29 Feb 2024
Exam Date :	18 May 2024 IST
Exam Shift :	Shift-2

Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.

Contact NC Support

Email id | swayam@nitttrc.edu.in, swayam@nitttrc.ac.in

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Course layout

WEEK 1: FOUNDATIONS OF ACADEMIC ENGLISH IN RESEARCH

Academic English - MAP (Message-Audience-Purpose) - Language Proficiency for Writing - Key Language Aspects - Clarity and Precision - Objectivity - Formal Tone - Integrating References - Following Academic Conventions

WEEK 2: EFFECTIVE WRITING STYLE FOR RESEARCH PAPERS

Word Order - Sentences and Paragraphs - Link Words for Cohesion - Avoiding Redundancy / Repetition - Breaking up long sentences - Structuring Paragraphs - Paraphrasing Skills – Framing Title and Sub-headings

WEEK 3: ADVANCED READING SKILLS FOR RESEARCHERS

Reading Academic Texts - Critical Reading Strategies - Skimming and Scanning - Primary Research Article vs. Review Article - Reading an Abstract - Analysing Research Articles - Identifying Arguments - Classifying Methodologies - Evaluating Findings - Making Notes

WEEK 4: RESEARCH VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT

Formulaic Expressions - Synonyms and Nuances - Academic Phrase Bank - Discipline-Specific Vocabulary - Formal Expressions and Idioms - Language for Describing Results - Commonly Misused Words - Effective Use of Adjectives and Adverbs

WEEK 5: GRAMMAR REFINEMENT FOR RESEARCH WRITING

Advanced Punctuation Usage - Grammar for Clarity - Complex Sentence Structures - Active- Passive Voice - Subject-Verb Agreement - Proper Use of Modifiers - Avoiding Ambiguous Pronoun References - Verb Tense Consistency - Conditional Sentences

WEEK 6: MASTERY IN REVISING, EDITING, AND PROOFREADING

Effective Revisions - Restructuring Paragraph - Editing vs Proofreading Editing for Clarity and Coherence - Rectifying Sentence Structure Issues - Proofreading for Grammatical Precision – Spellings - Tips for Correspondence with Editors

WEEK 7: PRESENTATION LANGUAGE SKILLS

Written vs. Spoken English - Dynamic Vocabulary for Presentations –Expressive Language for Audience Engagement - Q&A Session Preparation Strategies - Language for Clear and Impactful Slides - Adapting Language Style to Different Audiences

WEEK 8: TECHNOLOGY AND LANGUAGE FOR RESEARCH

Digital Literacy and Critical Evaluation of Online Content - Technology and Role of AI in Research Writing – Assistance in Generating Citations and References - Plagiarism and Ethical Considerations – Tools and Awareness – Fair Practices

Books and references

1. Bailey. S. 2015. Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students. London and

New York: Routledge.

2. Craswell, G. 2004. Writing for Academic Success. Sage Publications.

3. Creme, P. & M. Lea. 2008. Writing at University: A guide for students. Open University

Press.

4. Oshima, A. & Hogue, A. 2005. Writing Academic English, Addison-Wesley, New York

5. Swales, J. & C. Feak. 2012. Academic Writing for Graduate Students: Essential Skills

and Tasks. Michigan University Press.

6. Wallwork, Adrian. 2015. English for Academic Research: Grammar, Usage and Style,

Springer, New York

7. ---2011. English for Writing Research Papers, Springer, New York.

Instructor bio

Dr. Shoba. K. N

National Institute Of Technical Teachers Training And Research, Chennai.

Dr. Shoba. K. N. holds a Master’s and Doctoral Degree in English, along with a Master’s degree in Education (Gold Medallist). Currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Education at the National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chennai, she brings over thirteen years of extensive teaching and research experience. Prior to her current position, she was associated with the Department of English at Anna University, Chennai. As a TESOL-certified teacher-educator, Dr. Shoba is a distinguished recipient of the Innovative Teacher’s Award 2020, the British Council’s Action Research Mentorship Scheme 2018, and the English Language Teaching Research Partnership Award 2013. She is a prolific author with esteemed publishers, having contributed research articles to indexed and peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Shoba has worked in collaboration with SCERT Andhra Pradesh, National Instructional Media Institute, Tamil Nadu Textbook Corporation and other premier educational institutions

Course certificate

Interested Learners can enroll and learn the course for free.

If You wish to Get certified on this course you must register and write the proctored exam conducted by SWAYAM in person at any of the designated exam centers.

The Registration fee for the proctored exam is Rs.1000/- (Rupees one thousand only).
Date and Time of Exams: 2^nd Saturday & Sunday of May (tentative):
Announcements will be made when the exam registration form is open for registrations along with the url
The online registration form has to be filled and the certification exam fee needs to be paid. More details will be made available when the exam registration form is published. If there are any changes, it will be mentioned then.
Please check the form for more details on the cities where the exams will be held, the conditions you agree to when you fill the form etc.

CRITERIA TO GET A CERTIFICATE:

Internal assignment score = 30%, The average of best 3 assignments out of the total assignments given in the course.
Exam score = 70% of the proctored exam score out of 100
Final score = Average assignment score + Exam score
You will be eligible for a certificate only if average assignment score >=10/30 and exam score >= 30/70
Certificate will have your name, photograph, roll number and the percentage of score in the final exam. It will have the logos of MHRD (Ministry of Human Resource Development), SWAYAM and NITTTR.
Only the e-certificate will be made available. Hard copies will not be dispatched.

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