Online Induction Course
Unit 1: What to expect
Unit 2: How to learn (Academic writing: Strategies : Note-> Plan-> Focus->Ask-> Fix)
- Plan : Make an Outline
+ Introduction
+ Main points
+Conclusion
+Roadmap
- Focus : Stay free of distractions
- Fix : Be sure to review your work
- Draft : Get your ideas accross -> Draft an outline -> Be sure to take a break
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Academic writing : the rhetorical situation
Establish your audience : allow you to tailor to their needs
think wht is your purpose
why you are writing
How your audience acting
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How do I paticipate in collaborative discussions
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Module => Units => Assignment GRADE C才算及格.
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Unit 3 : How to succeed
you will submit written assignments that demonstrate your understanding of important topics and conecpts.
you will be expected to research, paraphrase and cite published works to lend authroity to your perspectives.
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Academic writing : Academic Argument
Conventional Argument : Based on emotion and opinion;
Academic Argument : Based on research and evidence
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Research Basics : Understand => Identify => Locate => Assess => Utilise
Understand : What is the assignment asking of you? What kind of information would be helpful for your reader?
Identify : Identify the information and where you can find it
Locate : Locate your sources. Use resources like online library
Assess : Look at a source and check it's credible. Is it up to date and is it from a legitimate source?
Utilise : How do your ideas fit with your research and evidence you've found?
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turnitin 學術論文原創性比對系統
每次assignment , 要用turnitin 給proof.
turnitin link : ?
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What makes a good assignment?
Stages of writing an assignment : Resourcing, Drafting, Writing, and Finalising
1. Resourcing : Understand the core requirements. Underline key words. Draft a checklist of requirements.
when read the article : Reflect on the author's view. Consider the purpose. do you agree or disagree? Is more evidence needed?
Use this reading and note-taking stage to extract short quotations or paraphrases to discuss in your assignment.
Be sure to note down approporiate reference details such as the author's name nad page number to ensure good academic practice.
Remember that quotations should never replace your own original argument but instad allow you to highlight and comment upon the author's main points.
2. Drafting : A mind map can be as iimple as a checklist of ideas that serve as an outline of your response to the assignment.
3. Writing : To ensure that your ideas come accorss clearly, your argument and supporting evidence should be structured in a way that makes sense for your readers. It may be helpful to use the introduciton to provide a brief outline on how you intend to respond to the assignment.
4. Finalizing :
- How well you've responded to the assignment
- Spelling and grammar
- Paragraph and sentence construction
-Approporiate use of quotations and paraphrasing
-Referencing
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What is Referencing?
- Name & Initials of Author
- Date of Publication
- Name of Article & Journal
- Volumne numbers
- Place of Publication
- Publisher Name
What is Citation? to the reference list
List all the sources you have read and note down exactly where any quotes come from. A good recording system will save you many hours at the end of an assignment searching for details of your soruces.
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How can I rad more effectively?
Establish th question -> Note important words & Phrases -> Watch for Clues
pre-reading:
1. taking a quick look at the chapter titles and bibliographic inforamtion.
2. Examining all the heading and sub-headings-do you consider any of them particularly relevant?
3. Reading the abstract of the article or its introduction and conclusion.
Active reader :
1. Engage with the text - highlight the paragraph
2. use the signposts 指示牌
3. Skim-read : searching key words
4. Note-taking : remark the note, make sure the resoures
5. Use questions & summaries :
