https://at-ceu.studyguide.timeedit.net/modules/GENS5119?type=COREThe aim of this course is to help students develop as writers within the academic community by raising awareness of, practising, and reflecting upon the conventions of written texts. As well as an introduction to critical thinking and critique writing, the course will also develop students' awareness of conventions of research-based academic writing, both regarding structural elements such as the introduction, literature review and conclusion, and how to use the work of other authors appropriately in their work. Students will also have the chance to reflect on how these conventions influence the development of their own voice. This course will focus on critical writing as well as source use and micro and macro-level argumentation for term papers. Towards the end of term, we will also consider the thesis writing process, helping students develop and present a thesis topic, situate their research within existing theoretical and topical scholarships, and prepare for the final stages of thesis research and writing.This course is designed to help students develop the academic research and writing skills they will need to complete the thesis and other requirements for the MA degree. The Fall term, primarily led by instructors from the Center for Academic Writing, focuses on technical writing skills including organization of arguments, critical reading, quoting sources properly, and avoiding plagiarism. The second half of the course, which extends through the Winter term, incorporates assignments focused on helping students develop and present a thesis topic, situate their research within existing theoretical and topical scholarship, and prepare for the final stages of thesis research and writing.