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ELC093Academic Writing for Foundation Studies
Briefing
Credit unit: 3Contact hours: 6Pre-requisite: ELC080,
ELC091
Course OutcomesAt the end of the course, students should be able to:1. Employ reading strategies to respond to general and academic texts (C3)2. Incorporate literature search on topics selected (C5)3. Prepare outlines for term papers (C5)4. Write term papers of academic nature (C5)
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Course DescriptionThis course is designed specifically for students to equip students with the writing skills to present opinions and arguments effectively in the written forms. It also helps students to develop their ability to read and write texts which are academic in nature.
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Syllabus
1. Reading skills (2 hours @ week)• Reviewing general reading skills (C2)• Recognizing and applying advanced
reading skills (C3)• Reviewing the structure of a passage
and the mechanics used in reading texts (C2)
• Analyzing and evaluating research materials (C6)
• Paraphrasing Information (C2)• Summarizing Information (C5)
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Syllabus2. Writing skills (4 hours @ week)
• Reviewing the structure of paragraphs and term papers (C2)
• Determining topics (C3)• Outlining term papers (C4)• Developing ideas and details (C5)• Synthesizing ideas (C5)• Developing voice (C6)• Developing term papers (C6)• Writing term papers (C6)• Recognizing and applying mechanics of writing (C2)• Documenting evidence using APA format (C5)• Revising, refining and editing drafts of term papers (C5)
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Assessments
On-goingTerm Paper 1- General topic- Pair work 1. Outline (5%)2. Draft (10%)4. Term Paper (15%)
Term Paper 2- Legal topic- Individual work1. Outline (10%)2. Term Paper (20%)
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Assessment
Sentence Outline
Thesis statement
1.0 Topic sentence (1st reason)
1.1 Supporting detail 1.1.1 1.1.2
1.2 Supporting detail1.2.11.2.2
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2.0 Topic sentence (2nd reason)
2.1 Supporting detail2.1.12.1.2
2.2 Supporting detail2.2.12.2.2
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3.0 Topic sentence(3rd reason)
3.1 Supporting detail3.1.13.1.2
3.2 Supporting detail3.2.13.2.2
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Assessment
Draft -Read at least 4 articles (printed & online)-Use the articles to support your thesis/main points/sub-points-Summarize, paraphrase and quote from your sources-Maximum of 3 quotes for the entire paper-Use APA style to document the sources used
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Term Paper
- ~ 800 words- A4 paper- Arial- Font size 11- 1.5 spacing- Cover page- Consultation Record- References- Appendixes
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- Introduction - background information - thesis statement- Body paragraphs - 3 topic sentences - supporting details - in-text citations (APA style)- Conclusion - summary of main points - final remarks
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- Reference page - APA style - at least 4 entries including a minimum of 1 printed source- Appendixes - submit all printed & web sources - highlight the relevant
sections
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Assessment
Final Test (40%)- 2 hoursPart A: Reading Comprehension (20%) - 2 reading passages (@ ~ 600
words)Part B: Writing (20%) - 1 essay based on the 2 reading
passages - ~ 350 words - in-text citations (APA style)
(Students are allowed to bring an English-Englishdictionary into the room.)
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References: BooksAdams, W.R. & Patterson, B. (2001).
Developing Reading Versatility. Fort Worth: Harcourt.
Langan, J. (2005). College writing skills with readings (6th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
Lester, J. & Lester, J. Jr. (2006). Writing research papers in the social sciences. New York: Pearson Longman.
Michael, G. et al. (2010). Longman EAP: Crossing borders. Malaysia: Pearson
Oshima, A. & Hogue, A. (2006). Writing Academic Writing (4th ed.). New York: Pearson Longman.
Veit, R. & Gould, C. (2007). Writing, reading and research (7th ed.). MA.: Pearson Longman.
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References
Websites1. http://10.30.13.26/psblibrary2. http://scholar.google.com 3. http://owl.english.purdue.edu4. http://apastyle.org/ 5. http://www.noodletools.com6. http://www.stylewizard.com
Common Problems
Students should:
1. evaluate their sources - author - date of publication/posting - publisher
2. avoid plagiarism a) paraphrase properly b) use quote marks for quotations c) cite all sources
3. avoid bald quotations e.g. “ The gift of an organ is a gift of life”
(Lum, 2003, p.6). - quotations should be introduced e.g. According to an eminent doctor, “A
gift of an organ is a gift of life” (Lum, 2003,p.6).
4. ensure in-text citations and the entries in the reference page match
5. highlight the phrases/sentences in the original articles which have been paraphrased, summarised or quoted
6. have a backup copy of their paper
7. submit their work on time
8. consult their lecturer at least 5 times for
each term paper or lose 5 marks from the term paper.
Name: Ms.Ho Chui ChuiRoom: A319 (Acad. Block 1)Off. Tel: 04-4562146Mobile Phone: 016-6960729E-mail: [email protected] Hours:
