Language can be quite a challenge during your studies. You may be able to follow the technical content well, but still receive regular feedback that your process is not clearly described. Or that you tend to go off on tangents and lose sight of the main point.
Language Support at Fontys ICT is part of Student+. Are you struggling with your language skills? Take a look at the workshops to see if there’s one that suits you. If you prefer to work on a specific question or don’t feel comfortable in a group setting, you can also sign up for individual coaching.
Then sign up here for individual language support.
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Learning to write research documentation.
This minicourse focuses on learning how to write research documentation. Since this course is held at R10, it is mainly aimed at research in semesters 2–4. The workshop is also offered at TQ, where the focus is primarily on semesters 4, 6, and 7. A separate online course is available for internships and graduation projects.
During the course, the following topics will be covered. If it turns out that you need more intensive support, you can indicate this during the workshops or sign up for individual guidance.
Session 1: Research Introduction
Context
Rationale and objective of the research
Main and sub-questions
Introducing the methods
Session 2: Structure and Coherence
Chapters
Introductions and sub-question introductions
Methodological elaboration with results (traceable/reproducible)
Sub-conclusions
Session 3: Conclusion and Additional Elements
Answering the main research question
Linking back to the introduction
Supporting texts, reference list, etc.
Layout
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Learning to write portfolio texts.
Within Fontys ICT, you are regularly expected to use your writing skills. During your internship and graduation project, you are largely assessed based on how you describe your project, your process, and your evidence. In this minicourse, we will explore this in more depth. If you are unable to create a strong portfolio with the standard guidance during the semester, you are welcome to bring your portfolio to this course. There are three sessions. If you would like additional support after these sessions, we can schedule an appointment for individual guidance through Language Support.
Session 1: Collection Description
Understanding the Canvas page
Describing the context
Describing the process (e.g. iterative or phase-based)
Always show connections – use linking words/phrases
Session 2: Evidence Description
Placing evidence within the context of the collection description
Relating evidence to the learning outcome
Session 3: Revision
How to use AI
Keeping your text up to date
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