Written CommunicationLaajuus (1 cr)

Content

Type of course:
Compulsory

Level of course:
Basic studies

Goals:
The students master the stages of a writing process and are able to produce as perfect documents and other texts as possible for studies and the working life. The course focuses on grammar, style, and layout of texts.

Contents:
- stages of a writing process
- basic structure of a written work
- notations in research text
- justifying one's own claims
- using sources
- marking references and sources
- standard layout for a document
- writing professional texts

Teaching methods:
Lessons, exercises, independent work

Evaluation:
Active participation in class
Written assignments

Literature:
Hirsjärvi,S., Remes, P.2008.Tutki ja kirjoita.Helsinki:Tammi.
Niemi, T., Nietosvuori,L. & Virikko, H. 2006. Hyvinvointialan viestintä. Helsinki: Edita.
Opinäytetyön kirjallisen raportin rakenne- ja muotovaatimukset. 2007. Pirkanmaan ammattikorkeakoulu
Repo, I. & Nuutinen, T. 2003. Viestintätaito. Helsinki: Otava.
Other communication to be announced

Teacher in charge:
Helena Virikko

Year/period 1/1-2

Language of tuition:
Finnish