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Module Preview: Introduction to Scholarly Writing

Last updated 9/4/2018

 

Visual: The video opens to a slide with the title “Module Preview: Introduction to Scholarly Writing,” the picture of notebooks and pens, and the following: What is scholarly writing?

Audio: The Introduction to Scholarly Writing module teaches students the characteristics of scholarly writing and a strong scholarly writing process.

 

Visual: The slide changes to a slide with the title “This module might be a good fit if you.” As the speaker continues, the following shows on the screen:

  • Are new to scholarly writing
  • Aren’t sure what scholarly writing is composed of
  • Are looking to improve your writing process

Audio: This module might be a good fit if you are new to scholarly writing, aren’t sure what scholarly writing is composed of, or are looking to improve your writing process.

 

Visual: The screen changes to show a screenshot of the module’s list of tutorials. As the speaker talks about each component, it’s highlighted in the module.

Audio: This interactive, self-paced module includes a premodule quiz, four tutorials, a postmodule quiz, and a certificate of completion. Once you complete the premodule quiz, the tutorials will become available.

 

Visual: As the speaker describes what the student will learn in the tutorials, sample screenshots of each tutorial are shown.

Audio: In these tutorials you’ll learn the elements of scholarly writing, how to identify strong and weak examples of scholarly writing, and what a strong scholarly writing process looks like.

 

Visual: When the speaker mentions the certificate of completion, an example certificate is shown on the screen.

Audio: Once you complete the tutorials, take the postmodule quiz until you pass with an 80% score, at which time you can save a certificate of completion.

 

Visual: The screen changes to a slide that says “Questions?”, the same picture of notebooks and pens, and the following: E-mail wcwebinars@mail.waldenu.edu

Audio: Engaging in scholarly writing can be an adjustment for many students, and takes a lot of time and practice. This module is an essential resource to help you make this shift. When you’re ready to start learning about scholarly writing, register for and complete this module!