Study Guide

Objective

The student:
- can communicate orally and in writing in a structured and linguistic way.
- is aware of different ways of looking for information and can use it as well as can report according to standard arrangements.
- can use the reference system and know the work process for scientific writing.

Content

- Summary's or other longer writing assignments
- Trade Essay
- Official letters (meeting documents, business letters)
- Presentation technique and lectures
- Language care as needed
- Rules for written reports and scientific work
- Application according to specific education may occur.

Location and time

The academic year 2024-25

Materials

Study material at Moodle. Svenska skrivregler (2017) Myndigheternas skrivregler (2014)

Teaching methods

Lectures, group discussions, writing exercises, reports and oral presentations. Some tasks are done in pairs.

Employer connections

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Exam schedules

Online rehearsal interrogation at the last lesson.

International connections

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Completion alternatives

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Student workload

81 hours work for 3 credits, of which 30 hours in class and 51 hours work on their own time.

Content scheduling

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Further information

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Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Oral presentation: Responsible presentation ability characterized by partly stylistically inappropriate language, unstructured content and lack of commitment. Information retrieval: Ability to search for sources
to a task but the sources are superficial and elementary. Reporting: Ability to compile a report in which the rules for standard layout are to some extent stated. The language is poor and there are errors, but the report text is understandable. Reference system: Attempts to use a reference system and succeed to some extent.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Oral presentation: Good presentation ability characterized by structured content, suitable language and positive attitude. Written presentation: Good written ability which shows that the writer has mastered writing rules and has a sense of style. Information retrieval: Good ability to gather reliable sources for a task. Reporting: Good ability to prepare a clear report in accordance with the rules for standard layout. The language is understandable and functional. Reference system: Good ability to use a reference system in a functional way.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Oral presentation: Excellent presentation ability characterized by well thought out and well structured content, clear and versatile language and positive attitude to the topic and situation. A knowledgeable impression is given. Written presentation: Excellent writing ability that shows that the writer uses a versatile, clean and flawless writing language. Information retrieval: Excellent ability to critically search for reliable and credible sources for a task. Reporting: Excellent ability to set up
a well-structured and visually appealing report. The report text is well written, adapted to the subject and error free. Reference system: Excellent ability to use
one or more reference systems and know in which subject areas it is used.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is evaluated on the basis of assignments, oral and written. For an approved performance, all assignments must be approved, as well as written interrogation. Activity under the course is demanded. The student has shown that he / she has mastered the given writing rules, can compile linguistically correct documents and is able to orally present a given topic to the public.

All submissions should be completed and approved within the current academic year. Late submissions may negatively impact grades.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Does not meet the requirements for the grade 1.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Oral presentation: Responsible presentation ability characterized by partially stylistically inappropriate language, unstructured content and lack of commitment.
Written presentation: Responsible written ability demonstrating uncertainty regarding rewrite rules and expressing ice cream.
Information retrieval: Ability to search for sources of a task but the sources erratic and elementary.
Reporting: Ability to prepare a report in which the rules for the standard layout appear to some extent. The language is poor and there are errors, but the report text is understandable.
Reference system: Attempts to use a reference system and succeed to some extent.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Oral presentation: Good presentation ability characterized by structured content, suitable language and positive attitude.
Written presentation: Good written ability which shows that the writer has mastered writing rules and has a sense of style.
Information retrieval: Good ability to gather reliable sources for a task.
Reporting: Good ability to prepare a clear report in accordance with the rules for standard layout. The language is
understandable and functioning.
Reference system: Good ability to use a reference system in a functional way.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Oral presentation: Excellent presentation ability characterized by well thought out and well structured content, clear and versatile language and positive attitude to the topic and situation. A knowledgeable impression is given.
Written presentation: Excellent writing ability which shows that the writer uses a versatile, clean and flawless written language.
Information retrieval: Excellent ability to critically search for reliable and credible sources of a task.
Reporting: Excellent ability to produce a well-structured and visually appealing report. The report text is well written, adapted to the subject and error free.
Reference system: Excellent ability to use one or more reference systems and to know in which subject areas it is used.

Qualifications

none