AMT 355 2.0 Seminar and Report Writing

Course: AMT 355 2.0 Seminar and Report Writing (Compulsory)

Course content:

Basic concepts pertaining to academic writing: attributes and  the STF Model; paragraph writing; pointers to effective writing; use of language; referencing; technical reports and research reports;  writing a literature review; formatting requirements, Tables and Figures;  aspects of plagiarism, and academic writing as a journey.

Recommended Readings:

    1. An abridged guide to the Harvard Referencing Style, T13 2020, Academic Learning Centre, CQ University Australia, https://www.cqu.edu.ac. .  
    2. American Psychological Style, 7th edn, https://www.apastyle.apa.org
    3. Fonseka, M 2021, Academic writing for management studies- An instructional guide, KBM Fonseka, Panadura. (The Course Guide). 
    4. Nanayakkara, G 2008, A handbook for academic and professional writing in management, Postgraduate Institute of Management, Colombo.