English language learners and educators: this is a five-slide presentation of some crucial points related to group essay writing and their relevance to project-based learning (PBL). (Created by Rita Zuba Prokopetz / G&R Languages – September, 2014).

1. ESSAY WRITING: PBL
Topic: Essay writing: PBL - Open Educational Resources (OER)
Audience: English language learners
Published by: G&R Languages – September, 2014
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2. ESSAY WRITING: PBL
Possible steps to follow during teamwork:
• Identify a topic
• Propose questions (look into the issue)
• Identify sources of information
• Focus on identifying answers
• Interview experts in the field
• Take notes from credible sources
• Examine quotes from experts
• Mention all sources
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http://www.wikihow.com/Conduct-Academic-Research

3. ESSAY WRITING: PBL
Keep in mind the following during your search:
• Thesis statement
• Text structure
• Audience, purpose and language
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4. ESSAY WRITING: PBL
Determine text structure to narrow your search:
• Argument
• Explanation
• Personal description
• Contrastive analysis
• Book analysis
• Sequence or process
• Problem and solution
• Cause and effect
• Comparison and contrast
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5. ESSAY WRITING: PBL
Topic: Essay writing: PBL - Open Educational Resources (OER)
Audience: English language learners
Published by: G&R Languages – September, 2014
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