{"id":1272,"date":"2026-07-11T12:27:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T06:57:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arts.cmb.ac.lk\/delt\/?page_id=1272"},"modified":"2026-07-16T16:07:47","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T10:37:47","slug":"certificate-in-academic-writing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/arts.cmb.ac.lk\/delt\/certificate-in-academic-writing\/","title":{"rendered":"Certificate in Academic Writing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Introduction \u2013 Certificate in Academic Writing&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1535090232673-e9b5be3b-34d0&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This blended learning course in academic writing is designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students, early-career researchers, academics, and professionals seeking to strengthen their academic writing skills. Combining face-to-face instruction with online learning, the course provides a flexible and engaging learning experience that enables students to study at their own pace while benefiting from structured guidance, peer interaction, and regular in-person support. By accommodating diverse learning styles, personal schedules, and varying learning paces, the course offers an inclusive and adaptable approach to developing effective academic writing for higher education and professional contexts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"\/\/docs.google.com\/viewer?url=https%3A%2F%2Farts.cmb.ac.lk%2Fdelt%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2FCertificate-in-Academic-Writing-Flyer.pdf&hl=en_US&embedded=true\" class=\"gde-frame\" style=\"width:100%; height:500px; border: none;\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<p class=\"gde-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arts.cmb.ac.lk\/delt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Certificate-in-Academic-Writing-Flyer.pdf\" class=\"gde-link\">Download (PDF, 253KB)<\/a><\/p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Objectives of The Course&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1535090232693-04942c91-5d12&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A student who successfully completes all components of the course, including lectures, self-study activities, assignments, and projects, will be able to:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">understand the structure, purpose, and conventions of academic writing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plan, draft, revise, and edit academic texts effectively.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">demonstrate an understanding of major academic genres (e.g., essays, research papers, reports).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">utilise grammar, vocabulary, and referencing skills in academic contexts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">identify and avoid common grammatical, tonal, and stylistic errors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">develop coherent arguments supported by evidence.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">conduct literature reviews, summarise, paraphrase, and cite sources using appropriate referencing styles (e.g., APA, MLA, etc.)\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">produce clear, well-structured, research-based academic texts that demonstrate academic rigour.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">enhance independent learning through online modules while reinforcing knowledge and skills through interactive in-person sessions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">apply critical thinking and analytical skills through structured writing tasks and feedback.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;The Course is For&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1535090271166-9ab8432b-a191&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The course is designed for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">undergraduate and postgraduate students.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">early-career researchers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">professionals seeking to publish in academic or scholarly journals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">individuals preparing for higher education through the medium of English or for international study programmes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Course Content&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1535090273756-73c2bbaf-f507&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The course covers the following topics:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduction to Academic Writing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sentence Structure, Grammar, and Vocabulary\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paragraph Writing and Cohesion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summarising and Paraphrasing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Writing Introductions and Thesis Statements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developing Body Paragraphs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Writing Conclusions and Outlining<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Argumentative Writing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Literature Review and Critical Writing\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research Paper Writing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Editing, Proofreading, and Peer Review<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final Project and Presentation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Duration of the Course&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1535090274660-ee83aad8-3d35&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The course will be conducted over a period of four months (16 weeks). Classes will be held on weekends. The class schedule will be communicated to selected applicants.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Teaching Methods&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1737019391048-37c8dcc7-5695&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medium of Instruction:<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mode of Delivery:<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blended (40% onsite and 60% online)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teaching and Learning Activities: video lectures, guided readings, LMS-based quizzes, online discussion forums, self-study, pair work, group work, and face-to-face sessions<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Assessment Methods&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1535090276995-36ce5bb0-40da&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formative assessments: online quizzes, peer-reviewed drafts, discussion posts (40%)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summative assessment: final writing project or portfolio (60%)<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Admission Requirements&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1535090275470-130b96a4-dcff&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be admitted to this course, applicants must satisfy one of the following academic requirements:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>(a)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Have completed the G. C. E. Advanced Level Examination with a minimum of a <\/span><b>C<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 grade in General English;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0OR<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>(b)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pursuing tertiary education through the medium of English.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>In addition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, all applicants must pass the <\/span><b>placement test<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> conducted by the Department of English Language Teaching with a score of 40% or above.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Course Fees&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1783771125156-512a428c-6e69&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sri Lankan students: <\/span><b>Rs. 40,000\/-<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students from SAARC countries: <\/span><b>USD 300<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other international students: <\/span><b>USD 400<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Please note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The course fee is <\/span><b>non-refundable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for all students.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Application Procedure&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1737019440784-08992643-23b5&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download the application form from the Department website: <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/arts.cmb.ac.lk\/delt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Application_Certificate-in-Academic-Writing-2026.docx\">To Download the Application Form<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay the application fee of <\/span><b>Rs. 1,500\/-<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the following account at any branch of <\/span><b>People&#8217;s Bank<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Account No.:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <strong>304028600001<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email the completed application form together with a scanned copy of the bank payment slip and to <\/span><a href=\"mailto:caw@delt.cmb.ac.lk\"><b>caw@delt.cmb.ac.lk<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on or before <\/span><b>20<\/b><b>th<\/b><b> August 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Registration Procedure&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1783766684234-f3c10b11-b33d&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants selected for admission will be required to complete their registration by following the steps below:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay the course fee of <\/span><b>Rs. 40,000\/-<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the designated <\/span><b>People&#8217;s Bank<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> account (the account number will be provided upon selection).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email a scanned copy of the bank payment slip together with a recent passport-size photograph to <\/span><a href=\"mailto:caw@delt.cmb.ac.lk\"><b>caw@delt.cmb.ac.lk<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The course fee may be paid in <\/span><b>two instalments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><b>Rs. 25,000\/-<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as the first instalment and <\/span><b>Rs. 15,000\/-<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as the second instalment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that all payments are non-refundable.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Required Documents&#8221; 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