The Writing Centre and support for your studies

21 February • "Presentations Online – How do I make an effective oral presentation using different digital tools?"

28 February • "Grammar and Vocabulary – What are the most common errors in academia and how do I avoid them?"

7 March • "Plagiarism – How do I use my own words? How do I separate what “I say” verses what “they say”? "

14 March • "References – How do I use them? APA, Harvard, Oxford, MLA, IEEE ??? Endnote, Word, Grammarly, CiteThisForMe?"

21 March • "WORD Program Functions for Writers - How do I use WORD to create source citations, reference lists, a title page, or a table of contents page?"

28 March • "Writing Academically – The Academic Debate: How do I write and think academically?"

4 April • "Understanding the Assignment & Answering the Right Question – What do they mean by describe, document, discuss, analyse?"

11 April • "Starting Research – How do I get started?"

25 April • "Writing Abstracts, Introductions, and Conclusions"

9 May • "Presentations Online – How do I make an effective oral presentation using different digital tools?"

16 May • "Grammar and Vocabulary – What are the most common errors in academia and how do I avoid them?"

23 May • "Plagiarism – How do I use my own words? How do I separate what “I say” versus what “they say”?"

30 May • "Create References, title pages, table of contents – APA, Harvard, Oxford, MLA, IEEE. How do I make them???"

Welcome!

English Writing and Presentation Skills for University Studies, 15 credits

Introduction to Critical Thinking and Reading Skills for University Studies, 7.5 credits

English Grammar Skills for University Studies, 7.5 credits

English for Professional Purposes, 15 credits 

This course in English for professional application stresses three particular aspects: the logical organisation and presentation of ideas; detailed proof-reading; and the conventions of various writing genres, such as business e-mails and proposals.

Speech and Presentation Technique through Drama-Rask, 4 credits

The aim of the course is to develop oral skills needed to succeed in using English at the university. Through the use of drama and acting techniques for voice and speech designed by actors, the student will discover an awareness of and improve the vocal apparatus and their body and the skills to use them in public speaking.

• Writing in English at University. The course covers different aspects of academic writing, such as how to structure your text and how to convey your argument, as well as how to use sources and how to edit your text.
• Studying in Sweden: The Swedish Academic System. A filmed lecture on critical thinking, independent problem-solving, referencing/citation and plagiarism, given by Adam Gray.
• Searching and writing support: Information about scholarly texts, reference styles and search information can be found at the Malmö University Library. 
• Lund University gives an internet based course open for everybody (so called MOOC) "Writing in English at University". The course also has a Youtube channel including a playlist with video lectures.
• Funny Video on How to Avoid Plagiarism
• A short video on Reading Strategies
• Academic Phrasebank – a resource for academic writers
• Sketchnoting – visual notetaking