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Reading and Writing in an academic context

Reading and Writing in an academic context. Barbara Nicolls bnicol01@bcuc.ac.uk Semester 2 - session 3 2008/09. Understanding the task - How?. Step 1 ….Clarify the purpose Step 2….Analyse the topic Step 3 Structure the components. Step 1: Clarify the purpose.

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Reading and Writing in an academic context

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  1. Reading and Writing in an academic context • Barbara Nicolls • bnicol01@bcuc.ac.uk • Semester 2 - session 3 • 2008/09 bnicolls - academic writing 08-09

  2. Understanding the task - How? • Step 1 ….Clarify the purpose • Step 2….Analyse the topic • Step 3 Structure the components bnicolls - academic writing 08-09

  3. Step 1: Clarify the purpose • The purpose is embedded in the task instructions in the assignment brief bnicolls - academic writing 08-09

  4. Task words Examples of task words Describe, Discuss, Outline, Identify and many others (see list of task words handout) bnicolls - academic writing 08-09

  5. Clarify the purpose - Activity • The Crossword Puzzle is designed to assess your knowledge and understanding of the different purposes that your writing tasks bnicolls - academic writing 08-09

  6. Crossword Puzzle http://writingworkshop.edtec.unsw.edu.au/activities/clarify_act1.html bnicolls - academic writing 08-09

  7. Step 2: Analyse the topic – How? • Identify the broad content area and any components or specific areas that require greater focus or attention bnicolls - academic writing 08-09

  8. Analysing the topic - Activity http://writingworkshop.edtec.unsw.edu.au/activities/analyse_act.html bnicolls - academic writing 08-09

  9. Thank you Endof session 3 bnicolls - academic writing 08-09

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