Introduction to Academic Writing

This course will introduce the basics of English academic writing. By the end of the course, learners will understand the organization of the English academic paper and how to put together coherent paragraphs to form their paper.

The course has the following goals:

•structured approach to writing : P-O-W-E-R model
•help students understand the writing process
•give practice in specific sentence structure
•develop students’ grammar and writing organization skills
•learn how to form a paragraph using topic and supporting sentences
•how to write 5 point essay
•how to reference correctly using APA style

English Composition Writing Academic

This course is designed to help students acquire the ability to write logically analyze merits and demerits from an academic perspective. In addition, it is desirable for learners to have an advanced level of writing and listening English before taking this class.

At first, students will use the textbook grammar drills to build their writing skills. Skills such as brainstorming, outlining and using transition signal words correctly will be practiced. Next, students will be given short paper assignments to practice these skills. Finally, longer more formal papers, such as opinion essays, will be assigned to students can apply critical thinking and research skills.

Week 1: Course introduction
Week 2: The writing process / grammar drills
Weeks 3 - 5 paragraph development / short writing assignment
Weeks 6-9 grammar exercises/ from paragraph to essay
Weeks 10 - 14 proper use of transition signal words / outlining / longer essay assignments, referencing
Week 15 Final Essay assignment

Students should rewrite rough drafts at least twice before turning in final version and then correct all mistakes after papers are returned for maximum improvement.

Students will be required to write their final paper assignments on a computer (MS Word) and submit them via WebClass.　Students will need a dictionary/thesaurus every class. There will a lot of homework, and writing assignments. A consistent effort will be needed to improve and pass this course.

Students must be able to understand and use the writing concepts they learn in class and apply them to their written assignments while avoiding repetitive errors each time.

Evaluation:

Your grade will be based on the following items:

Papers (5 point essay) 70% (typed on computer, A4, cover page)
Short assignments 20% (in-class timed writing)
Homework 10% (e.g. vocabulary worksheets, paper corrections)

@ Papers will be graded from both a grammatical point of view and for content, perceived effort.

@ Students who fail to attend at least 2/3 of the total number of classes will automatically get a score of “0”

None. Handouts provided

Papers not submitted by the set deadlines will receive a penalty or are not accepted.

Thursdays 10:00-12:00 or by email appointment via WebClass