Academic Writing

1. Academic Writing Fall 2012 Meet twice a week Wednesday, Friday Time: Wednesday 4:10-6:00 Friday 10:10-12:00 E-mail: austinkc@hotmail.com Phone: 134 3922 0499 Website: http://austincasey.yolasite.com/ Writing Center: ICB 106 Monday 10-12, Friday 2-4 1

2. Today: Attendance Homework Due: Essay Revised Draft, T2 Outline (internet) Go over vocabulary quiz IELTS Task 2 Essay: Peer Review Homework: IELTS Reading 2

3. Vocabulary Final Exam December 28 10:10 to 12:00 Building 3, room 102 10% of your grade

4. Final Exam Finals Week 2 Hours 1 hour reading, 1 hour writing 30% of your grade

5. Vocabulary Quiz: Answers 1 emphasize 2 distribution 3 visible 4 accompanied 5 designer 6 revenue 7 dynamic 8 policies 9 acknowledgement 10 strategically

6. Vocabulary Quiz: Answers 11 primary <or> principle <or> fundamental 12 bond 13 policy <or> principle 14 impact 15 design (v) = to make or create something 16 whereby = through which, where by 17 dynamic(s) = the ability to change 18 distribute = to pass out <or> hand out <or> give out 19 controversial = arguable

7. Vocabulary Quiz: Answers Collocation is a set of two or more words that are frequently used together. The reader expects the words to go together Using collocations indicate fluency

8. Vocabulary Quiz 5 Next Week 1. symbolize (v) 2. transform (v) transformation (n) 3. global (adj) globalization (n) 4. dominate (v) dominance (n) domination (n) Dominance is the condition of dominating; domination is the act of dominating. The Dallas Mavericks dominated the NBA in 2011. The Dallas Mavericks' dominance has been a surprise to many analysts. Symbolism (n)

9. Vocabulary Quiz 5 Next Week rigid (adj) what is the n? distinct/distinctive (adj) what is the n? distinction (n) significance (n) what is the adv? significantly (adv) apparent (adj) what is the adv? apparently (adv) Domestic (adj) what is the adv? Domestically (adv) rigidity (n)

10. Vocabulary Quiz 5 Next Week fundamentally fundamental (adj) what is the adv? strategy (n) what is the adv? strategically (adv) what is the v? strategize (v) image (n) what is a related v? imagine (v) primary (adj) what is the adv? primarily (adv)

11. Vocabulary: Chapter 5 Collocation striking feature fully appreciate generate revenue plainly visible emotional bonds particular emphasis fundamental ways, fundamental principals social issues, personal issues primary reason, primary function implement a strategy, marketing strategies negative/adverse impact, major impact

12. Vocabulary: 5 Final Chapter Accompany: He always accompanies me. (no with) Controversial (adj.) = controversially (adv.) Design = n. and v. Distribute (v.) = distribution (n.) Dynamics (n.) = dynamically (adj.) Emphasis (n.) = emphasize (v.) Fundamental (adj) = fundamentally (adv)

13. Vocabulary: 5 Final Chapter Image = 2 meanings Impact (n.) = impact (v.) Primary (adj) = primarily (adv.) -mostly Principle (n.) = principally (adv) -mostly Strategy (n.) = strategic (adj)

14. Extra Practice: Make a sentence: Choose one 01. primarily consist of 02. striking feature 03. generate revenue 04. plainly visible 14

15. Task 2: Make an Outline Some people say that education is a means to a secure job, while others believe education is a life long process. What is your point of view? What are your opinions on this? Make a 4 paragraph outline

16. Make an Outline: Some people say that education is a means to a secure job, while others believe education is a life long process. What is your point of view? Introduction with Thesis Topic Sentence 1 a. Evidence b. Evidence c. Example Topic Sentence 2 a. Evidence b. Evidence c. Example Conclusion

17. Task 2: Make an Outline Trying to save endangered animal species from extinction is a waste of valuable resources. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write an outline for this sample question

18. Task 2: Make an Outline Fast food is now universally available in most countries and is becoming increasingly popular. Some feel that this is a positive trend, while others do not. What are your opinions on this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write an outline for this sample question

19. Task 2 Handout Underline similar collocations. For example in essay 5 P2 “it is a well known fact” And Essay 7 P2 “it is an undeniable fact”

20. Your Essay must have: 550-650 words double spaced 5 paragraphs Academic Thesis Statement 3 references with author's last name and page number Works Cited page with references (one English) References must have author's full name 2 quotes written pros and cons written 1 counter argument (1 argument against yours) written 1 group that will agree with you AND 1 group that will disagree

21. Peer Review Check your partner's essay Look for heading, title, hook, thesis, topic sentence 1, 2, 3, and conclusion. What would you add or how would you make it a better essay? Was there enough evidence to support the topic sentences and thesis? Was it interesting? Give good feedback. 21

22. Homework: Task 2 Exchange your homework with a partner. Check: Thesis and opinion clear? Readable handwriting? Structure 4 paragraphs? Length at least 250 words? Clear introduction and conclusion? Evidence and support?

23. Class Schedule: W14 IELTS writing task 1 W15 IELTS writing task 2 W16 revision expository essay duel W17 Final exam – IELTS reading and writing 30 points + vocabulary 10 points 23

24. Class Schedule Week 14, Class A vocabulary chapter 5 quiz Week 14, Class B Essay 2nd Draft Due Week 15, Class A vocabulary all chapters quiz Week 15, Class B Journal 10 Due 24

25. Journal 10 For Journal 10: I want you to write your own IELTS Task 2 type question and answer it. Remember choose a trend or a problem. Then use the format “what are your opinions on this” You may use your essay topic. Use 4 vocabulary words from all chapters

26. Homework • Finish IELTS Handout questions • Start Journal 10 • Study for Vocabulary Quiz 26