Academic Writing Basics Course
Education studies
A course by
UC Online
Learn essential academic writing skills to prepare for tertiary study. This 9-week online course covers reading strategies, evaluating resources, essay structure, and formal writing techniques.
NZ$267
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Core skills this course teaches
Use reading strategies to identify key concepts in academic resources
Learners will be able to apply various reading techniques to find main ideas and relevant information within academic materials.
Evaluate the quality and credibility of academic resources
About This Course
The Academic Writing Basics Course is designed for those new to academic writing or wanting to refresh their skills before entering higher education. Over 9 weeks, participants gain strategies for reading and analysing academic resources, structuring essays, and writing with clarity and formality. The course includes three structured modules—reading and research, essay and paragraph structure, and formal writing/editing. Facilitators provide ongoing feedback and support in a flexible, fully online environment. Successful learners receive a digital badge recognising their achievements.
Course Content
- Essay structure and secondary research: Using reading strategies to evaluate texts for academic purposes
- Essay structure and paragraph unity: Writing unified, coherent paragraphs
- Formal writing, editing, and proofreading: Distinguishing formal/informal writing and effective editing
- Three written assignments (Module 1, 2, 3, each with respective weighting)
- Optional UC Online Essentials orientation
Entry Requirements
Confidence listening, reading, and writing in English. No formal prerequisites.
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