The course will prepare the students and will provide them with the basic principles and skills required for academic writing focusing on the rationale, structure and requirements needed for writing an academic paper. The studies combine critical reading of academic sources as well as writing parts of an academic paper. Issues such as defining and developing a research question, conducting a comprehensive study using written and electronic sources and developing academic writing skills will be addressed. The course is based on reading and analyzing academic papers as well as in-class and home practice.