SYLLABUS CODE: ESP-1001-39557-202210

SAN FRANCISCO DE QUITO UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL: GENERAL SCHOOL
Semestre:202210 - Primer Semestre 2022/2023
Horario:LI 08:30 - 09:50 (AulaD-119)

TEACHER'S DATA:
Professor: Juan Pérez Encalada
Email:jeperez@[Link]
Office: Darwin 202
Horario de oficina:Lunes y Miércoles de 13:00a14:00/Martes y Jueves de 10:00a11:00
(By appointment only)

DATOS DEL CURSO:

CURSO: ESP-1001 - ESCRITURA ACADÉMICA
NRC:2436
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Check prerequisites in the BANNER academic system.
Co-requisites: The course has no co-requisites

DESCRIPCIÓN DEL CURSO:

The Academic Writing course offers students the opportunity to gain the
destrezas para escribir, apropiadamente, un texto mediante una variedad de ejercicios y
activities throughout it.
Students will be able to read different types of texts that will allow them to develop skills.
readers and, at the same time, review language conventions.
Regarding research, students will learn to search for academic sources.
reliable sources that will serve to guide the research following the APA format rules
seventh edition in his writings.
By the end of this course, students will be able to acquire the skills and knowledge.
necessary to meet the requirements of academic writing in the different
subjects.

SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE:

No. Learning Outcome Level

1 Read critically: evaluate the credibility and value of different Medium

texts.

2 Discern about different forms of writing. Medium

(Distinguish through the intellect).

1 out of 10.
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3 Search for valid information in the library, database, and Media

internet.

4 Understand to use the citation format and carry out Medium

academic honesty practices to avoid plagiarism.

5 Carry out writing as an iterative process of improvement Middle

constant through feedback and editing.

6 Organize the ideas into an appropriate structure for Middle

communicate them objectively.

7 Apply rules and standards of both spelling and writing to Medium

through unpublished writings.

CONTENIDOS DEL CURSO:

Critical reading of texts.
2. Distinction of characteristics and differences of different texts.
3. Delimitation of a topic aimed at a real audience.
4. Search and selection of academic sources: books, databases, etc.
5. Principles of citation and attribution in academic contexts.
6. Exercises and writing practice
7. Essay writing.

METHODOLOGY FOR THE INTEGRATION BETWEEN THEORETICAL CONTENT AND

PRACTICALS:

The work in this course is primarily practical, as you learn to write by doing it.
After the teacher's presentation of some theoretical clarifications, the work follows.
practical application and review of knowledge. The editing work is essential that
the student must create their own texts. The environment of philosophy is promoted.
the Liberal Arts, which is aimed at fostering dialogue and facilitating the construction of
knowledge through the constant exchange of ideas and experiences between teacher
Students. This course provides a foundation for the linkage of theoretical content.
academic writing with student practice.

2 out of 10.
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COURSE EVALUATION:

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Description of the evaluation categories:

Reading: Academic Writing students will have the opportunity to read various
texts and apply reading comprehension strategies, which they will be able to put into practice
through exercises directed by the teachers. They will also be able to select a reading and
present them in pairs to the class according to a work guide and write a report on
the same.

Rules: During the classes, the importance of academic honesty will be taught.
Management of databases to avoid mistakes or plagiarism. They will also carry out
various activities to strengthen: vocabulary, syntax, grammar, etc.

Essays: Students will have the opportunity to write essays based on a topic of
individual interest. They will conduct searches for appropriate and relevant information in databases.

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they will develop schemes related to the research to subsequently,

draft them according to the characteristics of the essay.

Grading Table:
Lyric Percentage
A 91-100%
B 81- 90.99%
C 71- 80.99%
D 61-70.99%
F Less than 60.99%

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General Bibliography:

American Psychological Association. (2019).Publication Manual of the American

Psychological Association (7th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological
Association.

Montolío, E. (2000).Manual práctico de escrituraacadé[Link]: Ariel.

POLICIES:
All courses are governed by the USFQ student handbook that can be downloaded at
Student Manual

Attendance:

After three unjustified absences, one point will be deducted from the final average.
course. It is the student's responsibility to send the justifications to the teacher at
time.
If you cannot attend classes, it is your duty to keep up to date with the content of the
same. Consult with your colleagues.
In case of the teacher's absence, they will be informed as soon as possible through the
D2L. All classes are recovered.

Submission of work:
Only late assignments are accepted in exceptional cases with the due justification.
Medical certificates must have a verification (seal) from the SIME. They have
One business week to carry out this procedure.

The essays must be submitted in duplicate, one copy is submitted in person.

Physics in classes and the other is uploaded to the D2L folder (only in Word format).
Both texts must be delivered by the assigned date, if any of the
two is not received by the teacher/inside the deadline the grade will be 0.
Remember that essays are not accepted via the professor's email.

4 out of 10.
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from 24 hours to return to the next week after the extraordinary suspension

All the works submitted in the course must be unpublished, that is, new.
originals; otherwise, your grade will be 0.

In case the essay is different from the one that has been uploaded to the platform or

Citations and references cannot be obtained from: newspapers, blogs, videos or

interviews. The sources must be academic.

The teacher may impose a sanction of two points less in the total of the object.
assessed in case of non-compliance with the established policies in the class and in the
Syllabus.

Behavior:
Computers or any other mobile devices cannot be used in the classroom.
except when authorized.

Academic Support:
If you feel that you are having difficulties with the course, take the necessary measures to
solve this problem as soon as possible. Approach or write to the teacher to look for
solutions and do not wait until the end of the semester.

You can attend the Writing Center for help and guidance for this class.
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Attend the office hours, if you can't, write to the teacher to schedule one.
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In this class, no extra work is done to improve grades.

Remember that grades are not negotiable. If you have any issues with your
You must submit your complaint in writing to the teacher.

Any inconvenience you have in this class, first communicate with the
professor and, if necessary, to the coordination.

Communication with the teacher:

The student is responsible for checking their institutional email.

If you need to communicate with the teacher, you must do it through email.
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5 out of 10.
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Emails will be answered during business days.

Activity schedule:

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