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This course will introduce students to the basics of academic reading and writing in the social sciences, with the understanding that reading and writing are interrelated skills. It will enable one to identify the central argument(s) and grasp the structure and content of academic texts. Students will understand the various elements and stages of writing, such as pre-writing, drafting, paraphrasing, summarizing, rewriting, etc. The use of citation and referencing style to indicate one’s writing sources will also be a vital component of the course.
Dates: 7, 10, 12, 14 November 2025
Time: 7-8:30 pm IST
Syllabus/Curriculum:
a) techniques of reading
b) techniques of writing
c) formal conventions of academic texts (paraphrasing, quoting, citing, reviewing, etc.)
d) essentials of standard academic writing (abstract, proposal, literature review, referencing, etc.)
e) navigating academic publications (journals, blogs, etc.)
Teaching and Assessment:
This course is meant to be interactive and practice-oriented. A participatory approach with an emphasis on in-class activities will be adopted. Exercises in comprehending, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating academic texts will be integral to the teaching-learning process.
Participants will complete two guided assignments: A 500-word abstract on a topic of their choice (submitted while registering) and an 800-word academic book review to build critical reading and writing skills
Reading List
Academic Reading and Writing in Social Sciences – Reading List
Workshop Flyer
Academic Reading and Writing Workshop – Batch 2 IIMAD
WORKSHOP INSTRUCTOR
Features
- The workshop emphasizes hands-on learning through in-class exercises focused on comprehension, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of academic texts.
- A collaborative approach encourages active student engagement, discussions, and peer learning throughout the sessions.
- Participants will complete two guided assignments: A 500-word abstract on a topic of their choice (to be developed into a full paper) An 800-word academic book review to build critical reading and writing skills
- Exercises are designed to deepen understanding of scholarly literature and strengthen critical thinking in reading and writing.
- The workshop helps participants translate academic ideas into polished writing suitable for papers, reviews, and potential publication.
Target audiences
- U.G Students
- P.G Students
Requirements
- A personal computer or laptop with a stable internet connection
- Basic familiarity with reading academic texts in the social sciences
- A strong interest in enhancing academic writing, research, and publication skills
- Willingness to actively engage in all sessions and collaborative activities
Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 4 Lessons
- 4 Days
- Lecture 1 (Day 1 | 7th November | 7: 00 PM - 8: 30 PM)1
- Lecture 2 (Day 2 | 10th November| 7: 00 PM - 8: 30 PM)1
- Lecture 3 (Day 3 |12th November | 7: 00 PM - 8: 30 PM))1
- Lecture 4 (Day 4 | 14th November | 7: 00 PM - 8: 30 PM))1
Instructor
