Academic Writing

Academic Writing for legal PhD students is not a "course" in the traditional sense but a platform for individual self-study with mandatory assignments which can be timed according to the needs of the PhD student. Students teach themselves and are coached rather than instructed. Useful information about academic writing is contained in different "Fact Sheets" which, along with books and other sources, are learned, revised and tested by the students at their own pace using practice assignments. When the student feels ready, s/he can submit an online assignment for credits. In addition, students can opt for an online workshop (3 credits) where they receive an element of instruction while completing a couple of assignments. 

The minimum requirements are that students submit at least one article or other sample of their writing and a 5 minute elevator pitch of their research. Students must complete an additional 3 assignments either individually or as part of an English language workshop later on. Inadequate participation in the workshop can lead to the offer of re-participation in the workshop at a later date or an alternative assignment.

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Ph.D. Students can follow the course by reading the modules and doing the assignments anytime within their Ph.D. trajectory. Alternately, students can elect to join a workshop. It is assumed the students have done their own preparation by studying the course syllabus, modules and files before attempting the workshop.