Category: 2020 Blog

Aim: To learn how to write Appendix

Objective: to write as the final part of your essay

Procedure: Teacher Live Demonstration

Objective: There are several reasons for re-writing an essay. It allows you to consider what you wrote previously, and to modify or add to it. This process requires a self reflective way of thinking. You evaluate what you wrote and you consider the following:

• how can I improve the essay
• what are the paragraphs that I could strengthen in argument
• how could more research improve the overall argument and the point that you want to make
• order of contents
• links between paragraphs
• revise my opinions
• write more clearly and concise (reading flow)
• improve the choice of words used
• delete sentences that repeat the same point
• reformat various reasons, example that you know of
• state your interest in the topic more now and in the future

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Research 2 new articles on any topic related to your interest or field of study

Write 60-75 word paragraphs for the following format

Paragraph Format

1. Introduction
2. Main Body Argument Paragraph 1
3. Academic Opinion 1
4. Your opinion based on paragraph 2 and 3
5. Main Body Argument Paragraph 2
6. Academic Opinion 2
7. Your opinion based on paragraph 5 and 6
8. Draw Conclusion – about the topic and final statement

Note* Opinion Paragraph 4 and 7;

• what do you think about the argument – directly stating specific details or information of the argument
• what the argument impact is in this area of topic – in your opinion
• what is your opinion based on the overall argument (s) / impact (s)

Deadlines:

17th – article names; write paragraphs 2&3 and 5&6 with references, and email me simondctownsend@gmail.com; subject : stepup / and text : name and student number. Then I will check and give you feedback and write your opinion paragraphs 4 and 7 and email me again.

Monday 22nd – main body paragraphs (only); in class we will do the introduction and draw conclusion

Aim: To write an introduction and Draw conclision

Introduction: Follow this format;

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(space)

1. Essay topic
2. Introduce the main arguments
3. Why is this argument significant or important to the topic / subject
4. Your professional opinion

Draw Conclusion

1. Give your opinion about an argument 1
2. Support your answer, or theory, or solution… tot he topic
3. Give your opinion about an argument 2
4. Support your answer or theory, or solution… tot he topic

(Space)

Ask the reader a question / or make your professional final statement / opinion

Wednesday 24th – draft essay completed. Include the following in your essay

• essay Title and author
• References (no space between references)
• Font size 12
• Headings for paragraphs – on space between headings and paragraph

Steps : Write 75 word paragraphs below Main body paragraph 1 and main body paragraph 2

Include the following;

• what do you think about the argument – directly stating the argument
• what the argument impact is in this area of topic
• what is your pinion based on the above argument (s) / impact (s)

Final format

1. Introduction
2. Main Body Argument Paragraph 1
3. Academic Opinion 1
4. Main Body Argument Paragraph 2
5. Academic Opinion 2
6. Draw Conlcusion

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The form is provide a way to record notes and to get an understanding of the article purpose. The essay next provides a method for you to write a structured and writing objective. For example an argumentative essay. The paragraph format we are currently using includes;

• Introduction: article titles and main themes, similarities and differences
• Main Body Paragraphs: to deliver the arguments – a discussion of opposing and divergent ideas, points of views, and opinions
• Draw conclusion: an analysis of the arguments from an academic point of view, giving also your perspective in relation to your ideas of the subject and interests, not necessarily your personal opinions.

Undergraduate and Postgraduate:

• Comparative themes: comparing articles of contributing writers
• Argumentative writing: making statements based on article research
• Opinion 1: your viewpoint of current and relevant research (articles)
• Opinion 2: relevance to your own study; the significance of articles (researches) in your future study.
• Reflective study: what have you learned in your subject area, and what do you need to learn in the future

Postgraduate: Master course and PhD

• Methodology: an outline of your research in English
• Data Collection: Methods to collect data; how do you intend to collect data
• Data Analysis: Evaluative paragraphs for evaluating data
• Discussion and Implications: Reflective paragraphs in research methods, data collection and analysis, and discussion

Complete the form based on the previous class objectives. In the next class in break out rooms, the teacher will review this information with you in zoom. Then you will write the first assignment based on your articles for Week 4 essay.

Form