Benjamin L. Stewart

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tagsenglishskilldevelopment, writing, research
notesWriting mechanics

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Academic Writing

💡 Welcome to Academic Writing!

  • Class location: M3, A1
  • Class schedule: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Wednesdays; 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, Thursdays; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Fridays
  • Instructor: Benjamin L. Stewart, Phd

Course Description

This practical course guides the student in developing a theoretical framework through systematic analysis and creation at a B2+ CEFR level. Through its contents and learning experiences, this course contributes to the objectives of the Institutional Humanistic Training Program and its partial accreditation. It is preceded by Communicative Skills in English I and II, Advanced English Reading Comprehension Workshop, English Writing Workshop, and English Oral Expression Workshop. Furthermore, it directly supports the courses within the Applied Linguistics academic area, as well as Qualitative Research in English Language Teaching and Integration Seminar.

Course Objective

By the end of the course, the student will have applied various strategies and skills to write a theoretical framework in English at a B2+ CEFR level with quality and autonomy. Additionally, they will demonstrate an openness to constructive criticism and to diverse social, cultural, and ideological contexts.

Weekly Modules

AW Module 01 Academic Integrity and Cognitive Ownership
AW Module 02 From Broad Interest to Researchable Proposal
AW Module 03 Reporting Research with Accuracy and Caution
AW Module 04 Building Academic Flow
AW Module 05 Integrating Sources and Building Arguments

Methodology

Learners will engage with the academic writing process through flexible, choice-based grouping (individual, small group, and whole-class configurations) to accommodate diverse working preferences and foster a collaborative community of writers. While the ultimate objective is a refined written product, students will be encouraged to explore and map their ideas using multiple modalities during the prewriting phase—such as visual organizers, audio-recorded brainstorming, or traditional outlining. The drafting, self-assessment, and peer-assessment stages will be supported by clear, accessible rubrics and modeled examples. Finally, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) will be leveraged to deliver ongoing, formative feedback in varied formats (e.g., written comments, audio memos, or video annotations). This ensures every learner can effectively process the guidance and use it as an actionable foundation for future revisions.

Assessment

Unit 1Research proposal and related assignments10%
Unit 2Article reviews10%
Unit 3Annotated bibliography (Minimum of 10 references)30%
Unit 4Literature review (using same references as in annotated bibliography)50%

Notes:

  1. The use of English will have a 50% value of the grade on each item evaluated.

  2. APA style will be required for all written assignments.

  3. According to the ELT policy, if a student commits plagiarism, the student will receive a zero grade for the assignment. Also, written texts are expected to have an originality score between 90%-100% to receive full credit for the assignment. Using translation software, grammar checkers like Microsoft Editor, and any other forms of generative AI will decrease one’s originality score.

  4. To receive full credit, graded assignments MUST be completed and turned in on time according to the established due dates. Late assignments will receive a zero grade.
    Teacher will upload partial grades to E-SIIMA as a reference of specific assessment progress. Final grades will not correspond to the average of the uploaded grades.

Orientation

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