About Course

This module deepens your academic writing skills by focusing on critical thinking development, advanced argument structures, and preparation for publication. You will learn to craft compelling theses, conduct sophisticated source analyses, and format your work according to rigorous journal and conference standards. Ideal for those aiming to elevate the quality of research articles, dissertations, and professional reports.

What Will You Learn?

  • How to formulate and support nuanced thesis statements in complex papers
  • Strategies for critically evaluating and synthesizing primary and secondary sources
  • Techniques for constructing multi-layered argument structures (counterarguments, concessions, subclaims)
  • Best practices for adhering to journal-specific style and formatting guidelines (e.g., headings, citations, figures)
  • Methods for drafting abstracts, cover letters, and submission materials
  • Approaches to responding to peer review and revising for publication-ready quality

Course Content

Research Methodologies & Frameworks

  • Introduction to Research Methodologies

Manuscript Crafting & Submission