ENG1: Essay writing

1. SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN
Foundation in Natural and Built Environment (FNBE)
English 1 [ENGL0105]
Assignment: Essay Question
Assignment Individual work.
LO
As per
stated in the
module
25% Essay
Due on 2nd
May
2014 (until 9pm –
to be submitted on
Edmodo)
(Drafts of
assignment to be
shown on 29th April
2014)
INTRODUCTION
This assignment evaluates academic writing skills for a basic 5-paragraph expository or
argumentative essay. It also evaluates the student’s ability to research information to support the
arguments proposed in the essay, to cite the sources of information and also to provide a list of
references.
Referencing:
All persons, books and other sources of information are to be referenced in accordance with the
APA Style.
OBJECTIVES OF ESSAY WRITING
The objectives of this project are as follows:
1. Provide practice in basic 5-paragraph essay writing.
2. Provide instructions in basic referencing skills.
3. Provide basic analytical skills for contemporary essays and reading texts.
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THIS REPORT
The learning outcomes of this assignment are:
1. Write a well-developed and well-organised 5-paragraph process writing essay
2. Apply the right processes for this kind of expository writing

2. 3. Analyse contemporary essays and reading texts critically.
TASKS – METHODOLOGY
Your tasks are as follows:
Identify the steps involved in producing an attractive sketch. Then, write a process essay to
describe this process.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT
1. The word limit for this assignment is 600 to 800 words only.
2. You must research the topic that you choose and write an essay that is informed by
authority.
3. Submissions after May 2nd
, 2014 will not be entertained.
4. The essay must be typed on A4 paper using font style ARIAL point size 12 with double
spacing.
5. Your essay must be submitted with the following:
i. pre-writing (draft of your essay)
ii. cover page (follow the attached format)
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
The assessment for this assignment will be based on:
• Your demonstrated understanding of the brief.
• The content of the write-up—strength of central idea and relevance to the question.
• Clear and coherent organization of ideas and argument.
• Ability to use scholarly references to support arguments and ideas.
• Grammar and mechanics.

3. MARKING CRITERIA
Descriptors Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Total
Percentage 40-49% 50-59% 60-69% 70-79% 80% & above Marks
Prewriting - 10
(per paragraph)
Lack
supporting
details or
examples
One
supporting
detail or
example
Two
supporting
details or
examples
3 supporting
details or
examples
Good and
sequentially
developed
Unity – 10
(Structure)
Intro/Supporting
Paragraphs/
Conclusion
Essay is not
assigned
with the
topic with
general
introduction
and
conclusion
2 main
ideas
provided
with general
supporting
ideas with
general
introduction
and
conclusion.
3 main
ideas
provided
but they
are loosely
connected.
Introduction
with a
thesis
statement
and a
general
conclusion.
Provided a
thesis statement
with 3 topic
sentences but
each paragraph
contains 2 or
less specific
details. No
recommendation
for the
conclusion.
Well developed
introduction with
a thesis
statement, 3 topic
sentences and 3
specific details for
each paragraphs
and has
recommendations
for the
conclusion.
Support – 30 Provides
general
ideas with
one specific
detail.
Provides
two specific
details.
Logical
progression
in ideas. 3-
4specific
details
included.
Logical
progression in
ideas. 5-7
specific details
included.
Ideas are clear
and logical.
Provides 8 or
more specific
details with
resource
information.
Coherence – 30 Essays
show little
development
or
relationship
among
ideas.
Uses 2 or
less
transitional
words or
other word
connectors.
Lack of
logical
progression.
Uses 3
word
connectors.
Sequence
of idea is
evident.
Uses 4 word
connectors.
Logical
progression of
ideas.
Shows an in-
depth
understanding of
topic and
provides
independent
thought.
Sentence skills
20
Compose
simple and
monotonous
sentences.
Serious
errors in
choice of
words and
mechanics.
Compose
simple
sentences
with
numerous
errors in
mechanics.
Appropriate
choice of
words.
Compound
sentences
with fewer
errors in
mechanics.
Ability to
use precise
choice of
words.
Complex
sentence
structure and
consistent use
of mechanics.
Free from errors
in sentence
structure, choice
of words and
grammar.

4. SUGGESTED REFERENCES
1. Langan, J. (2008). College Writing Skills with Readings. (7th
Ed.)New York: McGraw Hill.
2. Terry, M. & Wilson, J. (n.d.) Focus on Academic Skills for IELTS. Longman.

5. SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND DESIGN
FOUNDATION IN NATURAL BUILD ENVIRONMENT
NAME:
STUDENT ID NO:
WORD COUNT:
ENGLISH 1 (ELG 30505)
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT 1: PROCESS ESSAY
LECTURER: CASSANDRA WIJESURIA
SUBMISSION DATE: 2ND
MAY 2014

6. SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND DESIGN
FOUNDATION IN NATURAL BUILD ENVIRONMENT
NAME:
STUDENT ID NO:
WORD COUNT:
ENGLISH 1 (ELG 30505)
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT 1: PROCESS ESSAY
LECTURER: CASSANDRA WIJESURIA
SUBMISSION DATE: 2ND
MAY 2014