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Writing and
Research Skills
Brighton Heng
 USM GPEX
MA in Linguistics and English Teacher
About me English Language Studies (Cambridge English
Qualifications)

2018 - 2019 -
2013 2015 Feb 2022
English Lecturer2019 2022

UTAR Han Chiang UC Peninsula College

BA in English Language English Lecturer
Georgetown
English Lecturer
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Course Learning Outcomes

Explain research concepts, process and methods

Demonstrate skills in writing academic papers

Recognise different types of research and writing

techniques
Assessment
Assessments Description Weightage Key Dates

Quiz Individual 10% Week 1 – Week 7

Test Individual 20% Week 7

Research Report
Writing Group 40% Week 11
Research Report
Presentation Group 30% Week 12
Class Activity – Essay

• Should Social Media be more heavily regulated?

• The impact of climate change on business and the economy.

• Should we allow genetic modification on plants, animals and people?

Write 250 – 350 words