Written CommunicationLaajuus (1 cr)
Course unit code: YM029A-10
General information
- Credits
- 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