Knowlegde

• Knowledge of effective strategies for writing and revising different types of texts like reports, academic assignments, practitioner articles, letters to the editor and notes
• Knowledge of different frameworks and models for structuring texts
• Knowledge of criteria used to evaluate texts (e.g., with regards to structure, logic, readability, conceptual clarity, etc.)

Skills

• Skills in developing different types of texts through the use of drafts, writing, and revision
• Be able to explain complex theories, frameworks, models and relationships in writing, in an effective and logical way
• Be able to define academic terms and find appropriate Norwegian substitutes for English words
• Be able to structure texts to ensure an effective flow between different parts of the text
• Adapt the style of writing to different target groups and situations (e.g., academic text; internal memo; web page)
• Be able to write texts with a minimum of errors (including comma errors) and with appropriate Norwegian terminology
• Be able to give and receive feedback to text drafts, and to revise and improve texts based on feedback

General learning intentions

• Increased awareness of the important of good writing
• Increased motivation to develop one’s own knowledge and skills with respect to writing
• Knowledge of strategies that one can use to improve the writing task itself to save time and reduce stress
• Awareness of how one can find additional resources about communication and writing

*Christine Calvert og Ove Dalen (2021), Skriv godt, bli forstått Guiden for å skrive raskere, bedre og med mindre smerte, Oslo: Universitetsforlaget

*Aage Rognsaa (2016), Kunsten å skrive godt, Oslo: Universitetsforlaget.

*Additional articles will be published on Canvas

Three submitted text drafts and student peer-review of two texts.

Students must attend first lecture and 80% attendance in the course.