About this course: Welcome to the capstone project for the Academic English: Writing Specialization! This project lets you apply everything you’ve learned and gives you the practice you need for college classes by having you write a research paper. You'll have several due dates throughout the capstone to help you stay on schedule. In this capstone project, you will: - conduct research on an academic topic of your choice - create an outline to plan out your essay - write a short annotated bibliography to help you evaluate your sources - write a 7-8 page research paper - use source material correctly with MLA format
Created by: University of California, Irvine
Taught by: Tamy Chapman, Instructor, International Programs
University of California Irvine Division of Continuing Education
Taught by: Helen Nam, Instructor
International Programs, UCI Extension
| Basic Info | Course 5 of 5 in the Academic English: Writing Specialization |
| Commitment | 6 weeks of study, 1-3 hours/week |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Syllabus
WEEK 1
Getting Started
In this Capstone project, you will combine all of the skills you've learned in the 4 courses of the Academic English: Writing specialization. This week, you will choose an academic topic to research and formulate an effective research question. By the end of this week, you should know your topic and have a rough outline of your research paper.
5 videos, 6 readings
- Video: Capstone Introduction Video
- Reading: Capstone Overview
- Reading: Reminder about Plagiarism
- Video: Plagiarism Resource video 1
- Video: Plagiarism Resource video 2
- Reading: Message about Peer Reviews
- Reading: The Assignment
- Reading: Rubric
- Reading: Resources for Review
- Video: Choosing a Topic and Research Question video
- Video: Making an Outline video
- Peer Review: Submit Your Topic and Research Questions
- Peer Review: Submit Your Outline
WEEK 2
Research and Annotated Bibliography
Last week, you learned about the assignment for this Capstone project, chose a topic, and created an outline. This week, you need to start researching and looking for source material. You will then create an annotated bibliography to submit.
1 video, 2 readings
- Reading: Resources for Review
- Video: Finding Sources video
- Reading: Annotated Bibliography
- Peer Review: Submit Annotated Bibliography
WEEK 3
First Draft and Introduction Paragraph
This week, you should start your first draft. Try to write several paragraphs including the introduction paragraph, which you should submit for feedback.
3 videos, 1 reading
- Reading: Resources for Review
- Video: Introduction Paragraphs video
- Video: Writing Longer Essays video
- Video: Using Sources video
- Peer Review: Submit Introduction Paragraph
WEEK 4
The Rough Draft
This week, you should continue working on the first draft. Try to have at least four pages written when you submit the rough draft for feedback. Also, include your Works Cited page for feedback.
2 videos, 1 reading
- Reading: Resources for Review
- Video: Works Cited video
- Video: MLA Formatting video
- Peer Review: Submit Research Paper Rough Draft
WEEK 5
Revise and Rewrite
You're getting near the end. Keep up the good work! This week, you don't have anything to submit. Just keep revising and get that next draft to at least 7 pages. Then revise and revise again.
1 video, 1 reading
- Reading: Resources for Review
- Video: Academic Tone and Language video
WEEK 6
The Final Draft
You're almost finished! In this final week, use the time to revise your research paper and edit it carefully. When you're finished, submit it for grading and review three other learners' papers. Then you'll be done!
1 video, 2 readings
- Reading: Finish Writing
- Video: End of Capstone Video
- Reading: Learn More
Graded: Submit Research Paper Final Draft
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I really enjoyed the break up approach. The short modules helped me build and improve my writing skills.
Great Course. I enjoyed it.
This specialization was completely different online course experience for me. I really learned very important aspects of academic essay writing in English.
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This specialization is designed for people who have an academic interest and want to learn more about how to write with accuracy in English.