Course Description
Provides an in-depth review and understanding of academic and scholarly writing, explains the process of developing and publishing academic work, with the focus on publishing business research and scholarly work.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Evaluate and critique published academic literature to reverse-engineer narrative structures, organizational strategies, and theoretical contributions in social science research.
- Generate and execute structured writing plans, timelines, and goal-setting strategies to build regular academic writing habits and manage publishing projects effectively.
- Formulate and refine compelling research arguments, theoretical frameworks, and claims of significance across core manuscript components (e.g., introductions, lit reviews, methods, discussion).
- Apply and engage in the scholarly peer-review and publishing process, including evaluating prospective journals, providing constructive feedback, revising work based on peer critiques, and navigating submission workflows.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Take-home assignments (Reflective reports, Writing assignments) (85%) | 40% |
| Participation (15%) | 60% |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 94-100% | A |
| 90-93.999% | A- |
| 86-89.999% | B+ |
| 82-85.999% | B |
| 79-81.9999% | B- |
| 76-78.9999% | C+ |
| 70-75.99% | C |
| below 70% | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Participation and timely completion of course requirements will be reflected in each students final course grade.
Due dates are listed in the Course Overview document and on Canvas. Students are responsible for meeting these deadlines. The instructor reserves the right to modify course schedules or deadlines at their discretion, and any changes will be communicated through Canvas.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
- Silvia, P. C. (2015). Write it Up: Practical strategies for writing and publishing journal articles. Washington, D. C.: American Psychological Association.
- Belcher, W.L. (2019) Writing Your Journal Article in Twelve Weeks: A Guide to Academic Publishing Success. Second edition. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.