Category: Fall21

Aim: to complete a short essay with cross referencing, which focuses on these several objectives: Introduction and Conclusion outline;

Objective 1: Introduction – write a draft introduction to:

• identify the main points (information in body paragraphs)
• identify some similar or differences for each body paragraph (main points)
• give an opinion statement (one sentence) about the topic

Objective 2: Conclusion – write a draft conclusion to:

• summerize what the subject is about
• mention some interesting point or fact or opinion about the information you researched
• restate your final opinion
• give the significance for knowing more about this topic

Aim: To support information you research; to gain more knowledge about the topic or subject

Cross Reference: It is important to use additional information to support or to increase the information we are exploring and learning about. We cannot rely on one source of information or one persons opinion. We must support information with supportive information, as well as to know and understand differences such as opinions. Q. how do we use cross referencing in assignments?

Video example: https://youtu.be/z0J2VELZ4RU

Procedure: A Take notes and make a list of key vocabulary (specialised words), and other main points; things to think about;

1. Is there a similar point(s) of information that supports your website information
2. Is there additional information (extra information) that you can use to include in your essay
3. Is there different information that can help you include good ideas into your paragraph(s)

Teacher example:

1. By using the same source of information, or different sources of information
2. Or by relying on the internet for current or up to date as a source of recent information, for example Websites or Google Scholar
3. To back up or support information we previously researched
4. To support or expand information such as statistics, current issues, or other main points, as well as opinions
5. To add credibility to information we want to use

Method: In this class you will search the internet for information to support your main ideas – YouTube video. Search for short videos explaining what a topic is. Use a simple search to find a good video, and I recommend that you use a video that has the transcript available.

References:

[1] title or URL

[2] title pr URL

click on the link

Aim: Select a subject from the academic list, which you know nothing about; learn how to explore a subject for the first time, using the rounded process or overview process – you will use different media.

Media options:

• YouTube : first option is to watch short videos and learn about the subject; you can find direct videos explaining the topic.
• Library : finding material / factual based resources are two reasons why we can and should visit the library. It is supportive!
• Google Scholar : To search for specific sources of information to learn more deeply about a topic / subject / study

Class 18th

YouTube activity: follow these steps

1. Find a video that explains in 1 to 2 minutes your subject
2. Identify the information and write short paragraphs; this means what are the main points and describe them (3 -5) main points = 3-5 short paragraphs
3. Begin your paragraphs, but you can not finish them; about 30-40words

Class 20th

Our objective is to cross reference information.

Aim: Write an outline about your course; and write 4 paragraphs; 250words total in a word document,

Submit: show your teacher in the next class on Monday.

paragraph 1: introduction

paragraph 2: details explains course

paragraph 3: say what you hope to gain at the completion of this course; knowledge, experience for example

paragraph 4: summary and final opinion

Aim: Identify information and write short paragraphs: A) research; B) explain and provide details; C) give your experiences; and opinion

Writing Objectives A): Research the topic. Sources of information can be textbooks, articles, websites, journals and magazines and so on.

• it is important to research the topic and take notes
• always record the source of information, example website URL
• you need 2 or 3 sources of information for a short essay

Writing Objectives B): Provide details of the topic. Sources of information should be used to give specific details, in seperate paragraphs.

Writing Format: Select two websites and write two paragraphs for each website; Please write your two paragraphs in a word document.

1. Title for each paragraph: Website 1 & Website 2
2. Each paragraph has 65-80 words
3. Summarise the information for each website

Writing Objectives

• for each source (website) – identify the main point(s) – paraphrase (take a lot of information and write 2-3 sentences about each point. t
• write supporting sentences to explain main points – in your own words
• as well, give examples; you can use quotations also, for example The scientist stated that “There are several animals each year hunted by poaches which are officially endangered species” [1]
• at the bottom of the essay record your “References” for example [1] URL; [2] Textbook name and page number

Topic: Health & Weight for Young Children

Basic structure

This website provides clinical information about the increase in children’s weight in the last decade [topic sentence]. One main point includes the fact that children are eating a lot of junk food recently [main point]. For example, children often eat fast food and as well, eat a lot of snacks during and after school [support sentence of the main point]. Another main point mentioned in the website included children are not doing enough exercise [main point]. Children are playing video games instead of going outside and playing more active games [support sentence]. One doctor mentioned that “generally children prefer to play games or stay indoors and are not encouraged to be more active outdoors [ direct quotation].” [1] To conclude these two main points identify a serious problem we need to think more about [conclude the topic of the paragraph]. (73words)

References

[1] URL website 1 (copy and paste)

Alternative structure

This website provides clinical information about the increase in children’s weight in the last decade [topic sentence]. The two main points are a) the fact that children are eating a lot of junk food recently [main point], and b) another main point mentioned in the website included children are not doing enough exercise [main point]. For example (a), children often eat fast food and as well, eat a lot of snacks during and after school [support sentence of the main point]. Another main point (b) mentioned in the website included children are not doing enough exercise [main point]. Children are playing video games instead of going outside and playing more active games [support sentence]. One doctor mentioned that “generally children prefer to play games or stay indoors and are not encouraged to be more active outdoors [ direct quotation].” [1] To conclude these two main points identify a serious problem we need to think more about [conclude the topic of the paragraph]. (73words)