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English 2: Academic Writing (Research)
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To acquire the skills necessary to write an academic research paper in English.
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In this course, you will expand on your academic writing skills to include formal research. The class activities will focus on developing your essay writing and research skills. You will be expected to participate actively in pair and group work to brainstorm and discuss ideas and to peer-edit written outlines and essay drafts. All communication in class will be in English.
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Course Schedule (by week)
1 Introduction to Research Writing
2 Topic Selection and Doing Preliminary Research
3 Outlining and Organization
4 Essay 1: Outline Due / Workshop: Introductions & Thesis Statements
5 Essay 1: Draft 1 Due / Workshop: Body Paragraphs & Conclusions / Citations
6 Essay 1: Draft 2 Due / Conference & Peer Edit
~ Active Learning Task 1 ~
7 Essay 1: Draft 3 Due / Preparation for Essay 2
8 Essay 2: Preliminary Outline Due / Developing Arguments
9 Essay 2: Second Outline Due / Workshop: Accuracy & Logic
10 Essay 2: Draft 1 Due / Workshop: Sentences & Vocabulary
11 Essay 2: Draft 2 Due / Conference and Peer Edit
~ Active Learning Task 2 ~
12 Essay 2: Draft 3 Due
13 Presenting and Defending your Final Essay
Note: This schedule may be changed to suit class pace and needs.
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Active Participation: 20%
Homework & quizzes: 30%
First Essay: 25%
Second Essay: 25%
Further details will be announced in class.
*Note: "Participation" is based on your in-class performance, which includes such elements as how actively you engage in discussion and pair-work, how focused you are during in-class activities, etc... It is not a grade for attendance only.
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You must be prepared to participate actively in every class - this means that you must have completed all homework before each class begins.
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