Academic Writing Basics

Academic Writing Basics
In this course, you will learn about the academic writing style, which is useful for both course assignments and exam questions.

You will learn how to interpret writing assignment prompts, focusing on instruction verbs (analyze, explain, reflect). You will also learn how to structure an academic assignment. Furthermore, you will learn important techniques such as paraphrasing from sources. You will also learn about good writing habits and tips for getting started.

Prior knowledge: No prior knowledge is required.

The course requires a minimum of 5 registrations to be conducted.

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Introduction to the Library
Library course
19. January 2026

Introduction to the Library

Teams/Zoom
12:15
12:45
Are you a new library user and a little unsure about how to find your way around the library – both digitally and physically?
Academic Writing Advanced
Library course
22. January 2026

Academic Writing Advanced

Teams/Zoom
12:15
13:30
This course is aimed at students who will design and write longer assignments in the academic style, such as bachelor’s and master’s thesis and more advanced academic texts.
PhD defence: Alexandre Détain
Disputation
23. January 2026

PhD defence: Alexandre Détain

Auditorium Petter Thomassen (A5), Nord universitet, Bodø
10:15
15:00
Doctoral candidate Alexandre Détain will hold a trial lecture and defend his thesis for the degree Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) at the Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture, Nord University.
Research seminar with Prof. Mario Pansera
Conference/seminar
27. January 2026

Research seminar with Prof. Mario Pansera

Nordlab meeting room “BODTGNordlab123 – Strategy”, Nord University (Bodø)
10:00
12:00
– Publishing in Organization, Sustainability and STS Journals