Humanities: Academic Writing and Publishing

Discover the essentials of scholarly writing in the humanities with this comprehensive course! This program goes beyond basic grammar and mechanics, focusing instead on the strategies needed to write and publish academic papers. Through engaging video lectures, curated print resources, and insightful examples, you'll gain a practical understanding of the academic writing process.

Here's what you'll learn:

• Understanding the Structure of an Academic Paper: Master the fundamental components of a successful research paper.
• Applying Literary Theory: Explore effective methods for integrating literary theory into your academic arguments.
• Navigating Submission and Review: Learn the ins and outs of the paper submission and peer review process.
• Avoiding Predatory Journals: Protect your work! Understand how to identify and avoid fake journals and predatory publishing practices.

This course provides valuable resources to enhance your academic writing skills and navigate the complexities of scholarly publishing. A helpful textual handbook is included in the resources section. You'll also find a PDF of one of the instructor's published articles, offering a real-world example, along with a link to the full article on scholarly publishing.

Beyond the video lectures, you'll benefit from a variety of textual materials. Your feedback is welcome! The instructor is open to suggestions and will incorporate them into future revisions. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions, queries, or ideas via the course messaging system.