Professional English Writing

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Professional English Writing (ASZ223)

Synopsis

ASZ223e Professional English Writing is designed to build knowledge and skills in a variety of writing genres experienced in the academic and workplace environments. The course provides students with comprehensive knowledge on traditional and contemporary ways of expressing in the written form. Areas of writing covered in this unit include: academic, research, persuasive, media and workplace (reports, letters, and so on). The ability to write well and be understood is a critical skill for all professionals. This need for articulate professionals is critical as economies mature and rely more on digital and cultural industries to grow. The objective is to equip students with the ability to organise, structure and deliver professionally written documents in a variety of situations.

Level: 2
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: Every Semester
E-Learning: BLENDED - Learning is done MAINLY online using interactive study materials in Canvas. Students receive guidance and support from online instructors via discussion forums and emails. This is supplemented with SOME face-to-face sessions. If the course has an exam component, this will be administered on-campus.

Topics

Tools of Learning
Tutorial
Basics of Writing; Persuasive Writing
Tutorial
Academic Writing; Research Writing
Tutorial
Professional Workplace Writing
Tutorial
Writing for the Media 1 & 2
Tutorial
Writing for the New Media; Evaluating Your Writing
Tutorial

Learning Outcome

Use the concept of audience-centered writing.
Explain how to gather information and write accurately, logically and compellingly.
Apply writing strategies for persuasive, academic and research writing assignments
Write effective reports, proposals, letters, newsletters, press releases and feature articles within the public relations and journalism environments
Develop a beginning writing portfolio
Inspect your writing before, during, and after the communication has taken place
Discuss issues about effective writing for workplace