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1. Course Outline By Khadiga

2. Introduction Academic essay writing Wiki PBWork

3. Brainstorming ideas Define your problem or issue as a creative challenge Generate ideas on the issue, Write ideas down, Determine which idea – or ideas – is the best solution Brainstorming is most effective with group of people,

4. Essay outline Essay introduction Essay body Essay conclusion

5. Summarising academic resources Definition, The goal of summary writing, The process of summary writing, Points to take in mind while summarising academic sources.

6. Paraphrasing academic resources Definition, The goal of paraphrasing, The process of paraphrasing, Points to notice.

7. writing an academic essay do not use colloquialisms, use formal style do not use abbreviated forms (don’t, aren’t) mind punctuation (commas, colons, etc.) make paragraphs with a blank line in between make clear titles and subtitles (be consistent in using the size of font) mind typing and avoid spelling mistakes, use the spell checker. Make sure to proof read the report before you submit it.

8. Assessment criteria Content research analysis use of sources relevance of materials problem coverage documentation appropriate technical vocabulary

9. Assessment criteria Language grammar Cohesion Structure Layout Academic vocabulary word choice word order Spelling Paragraphing Punctuation

10. References Bailey, S. 2006.Teaching Academic Writing: a handbook for international students. London ; New York : Routledge. Byrne, Donn. 1988.Teaching Writing Skills. :Longman. Friedrich, P. 2008.Teaching academic writing. London; New York: Continuum.