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ACADEMIC ENGLISH WRITING SKILLS. Mdm Siti Aisyah binti Akiah Faculty of Science, Technology & Human Development. Introduction. Question 1. You are expected to write a short linear text of 150 to 200 words based on: a headline from a local newspaper a bar chart a table a line graph - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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ACADEMIC ENGLISHWRITING SKILLSMdm Siti Aisyah binti Akiah
Faculty of Science, Technology & Human Development
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Introduction
WRITING
TYPE 1Interpreting
Information Based on a Set of Non-
linear SourcesWrite a linear text
(150-200 words)
TYPE 2Extended Writing
Write an essay, report, article
or letter(at least 350
words)
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Question 1
You are expected to write a short linear text of 150 to 200 words based on:
a headline from a local newspaper a bar chart a table a line graph a pie chart a pictograph a flow chart
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Question 1
Study the following examples of non-linear texts and see how these can be analysed to extract only the relevant
information.
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Question 1:: Examples of Non-Linear Texts ::
Line Graph
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Question 1:: Examples of Non-Linear Texts ::
Bar Chart
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Question 1:: Examples of Non-Linear Texts ::
Pictograph
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Question 1:: Examples of Non-Linear Texts ::
Pie Chart
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Question 1:: Examples of Non-Linear Texts ::
Table
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Question 1:: Examples of Non-Linear Texts ::
Flow Chart
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Question 1:: How to analyse and interpret non-linear texts? ::
‘to analyse’ is to examine the data provided to discover the relevant/essential information presented to be put in the linear texts
1. Skim the text read through the texts quickly to get a general
idea of the information given read the titles, labels and any notes provided take note of the units of measurements used
Note: • If possible, highlight the keywords in the
question.
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2. Extract relevant information using the following questions
Question Information
What is the data about? Overview
What is the general trend
indicated?Controlling idea
What is the most
relevant / important
information?
Analysis & Synthesis
(should only be based on the
given texts)
What can be concluded
from the information?Conclusion
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3. Write the Draft Since the essay is 150 to 200 words only, it will be helpful to follow the general plan given below:
(a) Introduction begin with a very general statement to describe what the non- linear sources are about. Then write a sentence to describe the general trend.
(b) Body analyse and synthesise only the relevant data, significant trends or significant features.
(c) Conclusion write a concluding sentence to summarise the data/information
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Things to Remember: The report must be concise but accurate. You have to make use of the existing data given in the
visuals only. While developing the outline into a linear text,
use a variety of sentences and a wide range of words / vocabulary
use linkers or transition words to give your linear text coherence
use words of phrases that describe information in a non-linear source
‘to synthesise’ is to combine separate sets of relevant information presented in the non-linear texts to form a coherent linear text
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Question 1:: Vocabulary ::
To denote a rise:Verbs Adverbs Adjectives
increase
increase steadily
(move up gradually
at regular intervals)
a steep increase
go upgo up sharply
(a sudden rise)a gradual increase
riseincrease rapidly
(rise at a fast rate)
a record high
(the highest point in the
graph)
escalate
(the increased amount is
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Question 1:: Vocabulary :: To denote a drop:
Verbs Adverbs Adjectives
decrease decrease steadily
(drop gradually at
regular intervals)
a steep drop
decline fall sharply/steeply
(a sudden drop)
a gradual decrease
(drop at a slow rate)
fall decline rapidly
(drop at a fast rate)
a record low
(the lowest point in the
graph)
go down a downward trend
dip
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Question 1:: Language ::
To describe a trend that shows a rapid change in an irregular manner (quick, short up-and-down movements): fluctuate (verb)
To describe a trend where there is little change: Verb: stabilize Adjective: stable growth, prices are stable,
prices remain constant, unchanged
To show comparison:more than, less than, higher than, lower than, least, most, highest, lowest
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Question 1:: Language ::
Think about the time period presented in the non-linear sources and the tenses should be used.
E.g. If the period mentioned is between 2005-2008, the verb tenses used to describe the information is in past form
For flow charts, use the simple present form in the active and passive voice if you are describing a process that is routine.
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