This course aims to help the students to write academic papers with the goal of publishing in academic journals and conducting oral presentations at conferences properly and efficiently. It trains the students to construct strong arguments on specific topics, organise evidence and ideas, provide ample support for their standpoints, report quantitative and qualitative research, and properly use references and citation. Students are coached to master the skills in various academic writings, including summaries, abstracts, short communications, research highlights, book reviews, proposals, presentation reports, review articles and academic papers, as well as to give dynamic oral presentations at conferences and seminars.