BBI 2421 General Writing Skills Course Introduction

BBI 2421General Writing Skills Course Introduction

Fauziah Hanim Ahmad Shaari B13, 2nd Floor, Sanggar Bahasa, Faculty of Modern Languages and Communication fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my 019 9329753 Hasliza Aris Faculty of Modern Languages and Communication hasliza@fbmk.upm.edu.my Instructors

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Sentence Clauses: dependent & independent Types of sentences: simple, compound, complex Sentence errors: Fragment, run on, comma splice & parallel structure Conjunctions: coordinating & subordinating Grammar: subject-verb/noun-pronoun agreement Mechanics: punctuation, Capitalisation Course Content

Paragraphs Format of a paragraph Types of paragraphs Paragraph outline - Topic sentence - Controlling idea - Supporting details - Conclusion Unity Coherence Course Content

Essays Format of an essay Thesis statements Supporting details Concluding paragraph Unity Coherence Citation format References Course Content

Mid semester examination 25 marks Final examination 30 marks Coursework 45 marks Coursework Writing Assignments 1 (15 marks) Writing Assignments 2 (20 marks) Self Directed Learning Portfolio (10 marks) Course Assessments

Writing Assignment 1 - Letter to the Editor Content: Selected newspaper article used Paragraph Outline Draft 1 (&2 if any) Completed self & peer editing forms Your paragraph * ensure a proper cover page * Arial 11 or Times New Roman 12, 1.5 spacing *Please refer to Tugasan@ppl Due Date: 3 February 2011 Assignments

Writing Assignment 2 – Academic Essay Content: All three selected articles Paragraph Outline Draft 1 (&2 if any) Completed group editing form Your essay * ensure a proper cover page * Arial 11 or Times New Roman 12, 1.5 spacing Due Date: Assignments

Self Directed Learning Portfolio Completing online exercises Due Date: 3 February 2011 (Part A) 17 March 2011 (Part B) * ensure a proper cover page *Ensure the exercises are correctly arranged and labelled * Please print the exercises that you have done. Photocopied exercises are not accepted. * Part A of the SDL should be submitted together with Assignment 1. Part B of the SDL should be submitted together with Assignment 2. SDL

Self Directed Learning Portfolio (Part A) *To be submitted with Assignment 1 Grammar Skills (4) Clauses (1) Sentence Types (3) Sentence Errors (1) Paragraph Writing (1) *Please refer to SDL Tugasan handout (PPL website) SDL

Phrase? A group of words without a SUBJECT and a VERB In the morning / A long time ago / Several hours later / At the far end of the room Ten minutes ago / around the corner Phrases & Clauses

Clause? A group of words containing a SUBJECT and a VERB Phrases & Clauses

Tommy is here. Several hundreds years ago in Malacca. When I come home. Because I care. Behind my back. They went scuba-diving. A beautiful morning. Rahim and Suzie are planning to attend the party. Although we managed to escape the fire. A Phrase or a Clause?

Tommy is here. (C) Several hundreds years ago in Malacca. (P) When I come home. (C) Because I care. (C) Behind my back. (P) They went scuba-diving. (C) A beautiful morning. (P) Rahim and Suzie are planning to attend the party. (C) Although we managed to escape the fire. (C) Class Practice- Answer Key

Independent Clause (IC) a complete sentence - the sentence contains a S + V + Complete thought/idea Tommy is here. They went scuba-diving. Rahim and Suzie are planning to attend the party. Type of Clauses

Dependent Clause (DC) An incomplete sentence - The sentence contains a S + V but the thought/idea is incomplete When I come home. (C) Because I care. (C) Although we managed to escape the fire. (C) Type of Clauses

Tina cries. Tina and Sam cry. Tina kissed and hugged me. Tina and Sam kissed and hugged me. A dependent or Independent Clause?

Tinacries.(IC) Tina and Samcry. (IC) Tina kissed and hugged me. (IC) Tina and Sam kissed and hugged me. (IC) An Independent clause = A complete sentence Sentence: A group of words containing a subject, a verb, and a complete thought/idea Answer Key

Simple Sentence S = S + V Tinacries. S = S + S + V Tina and Samcry. S = S + V + V Tina kissed and hugged me. S = S + S + V + V Tina and Sam kissed and hugged me. Types of Sentences:

IC + IC Annabought several flowers. S + V (IC) Simple Annasent them to her mother. S + V (IC) Simple Annabought several flowers, and shesent them to her mother. S + V, S + V (compound) Annabought several flowers and sent them to her mother. S + V + V (simple) Compound Sentence

We cannot wait any longer in this dangerous place. S + V (IC) simple We and the rest of the team have to move now. S + S + V (IC) simple Wecannot wait any longer in this dangerous place, so we and the rest of the teamhave to move now. IC + IC (compound)

Annabought several flowers, andshesent them to her mother. Wecannot wait any longer in this dangerous place, sowe and the rest of the teamhave to move now. so, and Coordinating conjunctions

Coordinating Conjunctions , for , and , nor , but , or , yet , so FANBOYS

Conjunctive Adverbs ;therefore, ;however, ;whereas, ;consequently, ;moreover, ;furthermore,

Theyshould go. Theyshould never return. Theyshould go, andtheyshould never return. My childrenadmire me. Ifeel proud of myself. My childrenadmire me; therefore, Ifeel proud of myself. Class Practice

Iran very fast. Imissed the train. Iran very fast; however, Imissed the train. Itis very common to see people working fourteen to eighteen hours straight a day in the United States. Thisis rather rare in other European countries. Itis very common to see people working fourteen to eighteen hours straight a day in the United States, butthisis rather rare in other European countries. Class Practice

IC + DC Annabrought several flowers. (IC) When she visited her mother. (DC) Annabrought several flowers whenshe visited her mother. (IC DC) WhenAnnavisited her mother,shebrought several flowers. (DC, IC) Complex Sentence

I will return the books whenyou return my cds. Since Rob moved to Canada, Christina has become very temperamental. We bumped into Ning as we were leaving the café. When, since, as Subordinating Conjunctions

Subordinating Conjunctions As, When, While, Since, Although, Though Even though, Because, Until Till, Where, As if, Before, Unless Whether, Whenever

Many of the victims died because they did not receive medical attention early. Because the victims did not receive medical attention early, many of them died. They are working so hard to complete the project while we are enjoying ourselves here. While we are enjoying ourselves here, they are working so hard to complete the project. Course Assignments

Fragment Until I am cured. Although Anna is new. Whenever Rani visits her parents. I will not leave the house until I am cured. Although Anna is new, she knows how to complete her work efficiently. Sentence Errors

Comma-splice I drove fast, I missed my flight. (Two complete sentences (IC) combined using merely a comma)

Repairing a comma-splice error I drove fast, but I missed my flight. I drove fast; however, I missed my flight. I missed my flight though I drove fast. Though I drove fast, I missed my flight . I drove fast. I missed my flight.

Run-on I drove fast I miss my flight. (Two complete sentences (IC) joined as one sentence without a conjunction or proper punctuation)

Repairing a run-on error I drove fast. I still missed my flight. I drove fast, but I still missed my flight. I drove fast; however, I still missed my flight. Although I drove fast, I still missed my flight. I drove fast; I still missed my flight. Course Assignments

Parallelism I enjoy reading and to plant flowers. I enjoy reading and planting flowers. She is friendly, nice and loves to help others. She is friendly, nice and helpful. Course Assignments

A collection of 5-12 sentences Focuses on ONE topic (use a controlling idea) Contains a topic sentence (ts) Several points to support the topic sentence Usually ends with a concluding sentence (cs) Paragraph Writing

Dr Mahathir Computer games Jogging Camping Select a Topic

Dr Mahathir life/ success/ personality/ contributions/ influence Computer games disadvantages/ types/ software/ cost/ attractions Jogging danger/ reasons/ benefits/ equipment Camping reasons/ benefits/ difference/ cost Create a focus

Dr Mahathir - influence Dr Mahathir is a very influential man. Computer games - addictive Playing computer games can be addictive. Playing computer games can be addictive for these three reasons. Jogging - reasons Many people enjoy jogging for these reasons. Camping - best holiday Camping is the best form of holiday for these reasons. Write a clear topic sentence . Ensure to include a controlling idea.

Camping is the best form of holiday for these reasons. P1: Get in touch with nature sd: direct access to natural surrounding sd:. bath in cold river, breath pure mountain air and listen to birds chirping P2: poor telephone reception Sd: enjoy a truly relaxing holiday Sd: No one can call, forget work problems P3: Cheap Sd: doesn’t cost much to rent a tent and a camping site Sd: RM100 to RM200 for hotel, RM10 or less for a tent CS: These are why I believe everyone should go camping. Plan your content . Draw an outline.

Plan your content . Draw an outline. Camping is the best form of holiday for these reasons. CS: These are why I believe everyone should go camping.

Camping is the best form of holiday for these reasons.Firstly, it allows you to get in touch with nature.Unlike other typical holidays, camping gives you direct access to the natural surrounding. You can actually bath in the cold river, breath pure mountain air, and listen to birds chirping as you relax in your tent.Next, as telephone reception is poor in many camping grounds, you can enjoy a truly relaxing holiday.No one from the office can call you, so you can forget your work problems for a while. Lastly, it is also cheap.It doesn’t cost much to rent a tent and a camping site. If you normally pay RM100 to RM200 per night for a hotel room, you only need to pay RM15 or less to rent a tent a night.These are why I believe everyone should opt for a a camping trip. Sample Paragraph

BBI 2421 General Writing Skills Course Introduction