The course primarily aims to develop a greater understanding of the English mechanics which includes grammar, sentence structure, word formation and order, spelling, capitalisation and punctuation. Students will be exposed to these aspects in language to strengthen their written communication skills. The course is defined within the CEFR high B1 and high B2 levels.

By the end of the semester, students should be able to:

CO1:
dentify elements of mechanics of style in English language according to the APA.

CO2:
Compare the APA mechanics of style to that of another selected writing convention in English language.

C03:
Display the correct mechanics of style in an English language essay according to the APA with appropriate content and language.

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Casagrande, J. (2014). The Best Punctuation Book, Period: A Comprehensive Guide for Every Writer, Editor, Student and Businessperson. Ten Speed Press.

Hatala, M. (2020). APA Simplified: Your Concise Guide to the 7th Edition. Greentop Academic Press.

Strauss, J. Kaufman, L., & Stern, T. (2014). The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation: An Easy-to-Use Guide with Clear Rules, Real-World Examples and Reproducible Quizzes. 11th Edition. Wiley.

IEEE Author Center. (2025). IEEE Editorial Style Manual. https://journals.ieeeauthorcenter.ieee.org/your-role-in-article-production/ieee-editorial-style-manual/