Written Communication and Digital Skills in Higher Education (3cr)

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Objective

After completing the course, you will be able to:
-Use the most common information technology devices and systems required for your studies in a responsible manner.
-Utilize the thesis report template that complies with Karelia’s formatting requirements in written assignments.
-Write appropriate texts needed in your studies.
-Acquire and use information critically.
-Evaluate and develop your own communication skills.

Content

The course covers the following topics:

-Basic use of information technology devices and services
-Data protection and information security in healthcare and higher education
-Responsible use of artificial intelligence in studies
-Reporting according to the thesis guidelines
-Principles of academic writing
-Summarizing and paraphrasing
-Information retrieval
-Source criticism
-Techniques for citing sources
-Language editing and proofreading