Written Communication (1 º Sem 2018/2019)

- Theoretical underpinnings;
- Word language tools;
- Common mistakes by Portuguese speakers;
- Principles of text organisation:
a. Paragraph development;
b. Thematic progression;
c. Cohesive devices;
- Register (tenor):
a. Nominalization;
b. Making the subjective sound objective.
- Academic writing:
a. Written answers in tests and exams;
b. Essays and assignments;
c. Dissertations & theses;
d. Paraphrasing & summarizing.
- Writing in the workplace:
a. Letters;
b. Paper vs email;
c. Reports.