Academic Writing & Presentation Skills

Third-party on-site course

This course is suitable for lecturers, teachers, administrative staff in educational sectors, and researchers keen to improve their basic academic writing and presentation skills.

Published on: 27.05.2024

Next upcoming session:

09.09.2024 - 13.09.2024

Ireland , Dublin , Dublin

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Description

The focus of the Academic Writing & Presentation Skills programme is on developing the necessary skills to engage successfully in a range of educational settings. Emphasis is placed on developing techniques regarding writing in an academic format, while being aware of form and structure. There is also an additional focus on the aspects of style and register in both written and spoken contexts. Please note: A minimum of 6 participants is required to run this programme.Further course dates possible for groups of 6+ on demand.

Learning objectives

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

Improve their English language skills and work on their personal language goals.
Obtain the confidence and skills required to assist their students to become public speakers, including: confidence-building exercises, assessment tools, and methods for correcting in the classroom.
Focus on acquiring skills for teaching writing, especially the skills students most need for academic writing, including: avoiding plagiarism, planning and outlining, and using appropriate connectors and cohesive devices.

Gain an understanding of how to best use and exploit materials intended to teach English for academic purposes.

Methodology & assessment

Academic Writing & Presentation Skills is designed to help professionals and academics in Higher and/or Further Education institutions who are required to publish or use material in English. The course covers language for academic writing, with a particular focus on vocabulary, grammar, register and style. Various academic writing examples will all be examined, and participants will have a chance to get individual feedback

Certification details

At the end of the course, participants will receive a Swan Training Institute Certificate for the 20/40 hour Academic Writing & Presentation Skills.

Pricing, packages and other information

Price:

825

Euro
Package contents:

Accommodation

Course

Meals

Additional information

Language:

English
Target audience ISCED:

Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)

Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)

Post-secondary non-tertiary education (ISCED 4)
Target audience type:

Teacher

Head Teacher / Principal

Higher education institution staff
Learning time:

15-20 hours