《英语写作IV教案》.docVIP

The Process of Academic WritingTeaching Plan 英语写作IV教案 学术英语写作 人文学院外语系 韩子钰 General Introduction No matter what field of study you are engaged in, the same basic process can be used to plan and write your assignment or essay. The use of suitable academic language is also similar. This process can be divided into five steps: Analyse the question - identify key instruction words, the topic/s and specific aspects to be discussed. Research the topic - use sources supporting and contradicting your opinion. Plan the essay - organise key ideas and related themes, taking into consideration format restrictions and word limits. Write the essay - construct these ideas into the key elements of an essay. University assignments require students to analyse material rather than simply describe or recount. The writing style is formal and impersonal, taking into account the use of non-discriminatory language and other conventions. Referencing of sources used is addressed in a separate section. The essay writing process will be based on the sample essay question to follow. Discuss some cultural issues public health workers should be aware of when practising in an Aboriginal community. 1. Analyse the question (i) Identify the key instruction word/s Below is a list of the most common instruction words followed by a brief definition. (Note: there is often more than one instruction word in an essay) Analyse - break subject into parts and show how they relate to each other and to other subjects. Argue - systematically support or reject a position by presenting evidence. Comment - express your view or interpretation of a statement contained in the question. Support your view with argument and/or experience. Compare - express similarities between two or more objects, systems, ideas or arguments. Contrast - demonstrate differences between two or more objects, systems, ideas or arguments Criticise - make judgments, favourable and/or unfavourable,