SECTION ONE INTRODUCING ACADEMIC WRITING
Unit 1 Research and Writing
1.Defining academic writing
2.Major types of research
3.Major features of academic writing
Unit 2 Choosing a Topic
1.Criteria of good topics
2.Major sources of research topics
3.Suggested steps for choosing a topic
Unit 3 Reviewing Related Literature
1.Locating the sources of related literature
2.Searching strategies
3.Evaluating materials
Unit 4 Style and Mechanics
1.Academic writing style
2.Language focus: citation and tenses
3.Tips on mechanics
Unit 5 Documentation
1.Purpose of documentation
2.Major formats and styles of documentation
3.Examples of citing and listing sources
SECTION TWO WRITING RESEARCH PAPERS
Unit 1 Major Elements of Research Papers
1.Understanding library research
2.Major approaches of research papers
3.Major components of research papers
Unit 2 Formulating a Thesis Statement
1.Function of a thesis statement
2.Basic requirements for a thesis statement
3.Tips on writing a thesis statement
Unit 3 Drafting and Revising the Research Paper
1.Structure and the writing process
2.Revising for unity and coherence
3.Editing for clarity and style
Unit 4 Writing the Abstract
1.Features and elements of the abstract
2.Tips on writing the abstract
3.Checklist for a good abstract
Unit 5 Tips on Good Writing
1.Respect your ideas
2.Write it with style
3.Avoid common grammatical errors
SECTION THREE WRITING RESEARCH REPORTS
Unit 1 Major Elements of Research Reports
1.Understanding the research process
2.Major components of research reports
3.Major features of research reports
Unit 2 Writing an Introduction
1.Major components of introductions
2.Different ways of starting introductions
