Mastering Formal and Academic Writing - Advanced
Formal and academic writing requires a unique skill set with information condensed and presented impersonally and precisely. This writing style is common in:

  • investor and medical reports
  • research articles
  • essays and academic text
  • proposals
  • reviews

The Mastering Formal and Academic Writing - Advanced Course builds upon the Mastering Formal and Academic Writing - Foundation Course, and is designed for those who require a higher standard of written English.
Our innovative course has been designed for those who require flexibility; guided independent study, online practice elements, while bringing everything together with writing tasks.

Although designed for flexibility and independence, you are not alone. Your mentor is there to support and guide you; answering questions, commentating on your work, and advising on improvements.
Content
Based on the Mastering Formal and Academic Writing - Foundation Course:

  • what is formal writing and what are its defining features
  • what is nominalisation and why we use it
  • the art of cautious language or hedging
  • efficient writing with participle clauses
  • using register and the right tone
  • using clauses for purpose, reason & result
  • tautology & verbosity
  • arranging information to give impact and providing flow
  • understanding and improving writing style

The course then expands to advance your writing skills with:

  • how to develop a cohesive and coherent text
  • how to write writing efficiently
  • how to write concisely and with precision
Objective
  • state your point confidently and clearly
  • understand the difference between formal and informal register
  • provide supportive arguments and examples
  • produce a text which presents information clearly
  • illustrate clarity and credibility through well constructed text
  • present yourself professionally
  • improve reader comprehension
  • understand how to develop a clear theme and thread throughout your text
  • writing with precision
  • communicate clearly and effectively
Learning and assessment

Core knowledge and course material is provided through this website:

  • explore our online pages which explain and illustrate best writing practices
  • practise with online quizzes
  • submit writing examples for appraisal

Quizzes and writing exercises are designed to build on course material:

  • quizzes reaffirm foundational material
  • assessed writing helps you improve style, structure and vocabulary choice

Appraised work may be submitted twice, allowing you to learn from comments made.
Length

As this course is flexible, you decide how to spend your time. You should expect to spend at least:

  • 80 hours

A substantial amount of time should be spent practising, both with quizzes and through writing exercises.
Language level

  • C1
  • CAE [Cambridge English: Advanced]
  • IELTS 7

NOTE
Many companies, universities, government agencies, and research institutions require an IELTS score of 7.0 or higher (with a stated average for each category).
The Mastering Formal & Academic Writing - Advance Course consists of two elements:

  • Mastering Formal & Academic Writing - Foundation Course
  • Mastering Formal & Academic Writing - Advanced Extension

Purchase the complete Mastering Formal & Academic Writing - Advance Course and save 10%!


Fee includes:

  • online notes
  • email support from your mentor
  • practice exercises
  • writing exercises with a general appraisal
FROM | €460
Application process
  • Please register your details first, then pay (you do not need to wait for registration confirmation to pay).
  • If you are already registered, enter your Client Reference opposite.
  • When we have received payment, we will send details of your course: this can take up to five working days.
  • Registration is for one person only: if you wish to register two or more people, or a group, please contact us first.

If you would prefer to discuss your options, please select Arrange an online meeting and we will contact you to arrange a suitable time.

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