Course Academic Writing For Research Purposes In Linguistics

Course Description

This course is designed to enhance students‘ academic writing skills with a focus on research-based writing, critical thinking, and scholarly communication. The course covers essential aspects, including structuring research papers, synthesizing sources, developing arguments, and adhering to academic integrity standards. Teaching methods include interactive lectures, peer reviews, writing workshops, and practical exercises that engage students in real-world academic writing scenarios. The course aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) by fostering research literacy and effective communication in academic and professional settings. Assessment is based on research proposals, annotated bibliographies, draft submissions, and final research papers, with continuous feedback provided to support students‘ writing development.

Program Objectives (PO)

Identify and evaluate academic sources relevant to linguistics topics.
Apply academic reading strategies and avoid plagiarism through effective paraphrasing, summarizing, and proper referencing.

Produce well-organized academic texts with coherent structure and appropriate use of sources.
Synthesize multiple linguistic sources into a structured literature review paper with argumentation and critical thinking.
Demonstrate advanced English writing skills equivalent to CEFR level B2.

Aktifitas Pembelajaran

Pertemuan 1
Being able to Identify features of academic writing and distinguish between primary and secondary sources
Date 5 Februari 2025
Pertemuan 2
Being able to develop reading strategies and apply scanning, skimming, note-taking; recognize plagiarism
Date 12 Februari 2025
Pertemuan 3
Being able to understand Essay Titles and Planning
Date 19 Februari 2025
Pertemuan 4
Being able to identify Key Points and Arguments
Date 26 Februari 2025
Pertemuan 5
Being able to produce accurate summaries and paraphrases from academic texts
Date 5 Maret 2025
Pertemuan 6
Being able to insert accurate in-text citations and references based on APA/MLA/Vancouver style
Date 12 Maret 2025
Pertemuan 7
Being able to combine viewpoints from various texts into a coherent synthesis
Date 19 Maret 2025
Pertemuan 8
Midterm Task: Annotated Bibliography
Date 26 Maret 2025
Pertemuan 9
Being able to compose body paragraphs with clear topic sentences and transitions
Date 2 April 2025
Pertemuan 10
Being able to draft compelling introductions and effective conclusions for academic writing
Date 9 April 2025

Pertemuan 11

Being able to apply rhetorical modes (Argumentation, Cause–Effect, Comparison, Examples, Generalizations, and Problems and Solutions) to support claims in academic texts

Date 16 April 2025

Pertemuan 12
Being able to create a focused thesis statement and main supporting arguments
Date 23 April 2025
Pertemuan 13
Being able to develop an outline and source list for literature review
Date 30 April 2025
Pertemuan 14
Being able to develop an outline and source list for literature review
Date 14 Mei 2025
Pertemuan 15
Being able to develop an outline and source list for literature review
Date 14 Mei 2025
Pertemuan 16
Final Test: Presenting literature review with synthesis and citation accuracy
Date 21 Mei 2025