First Semester Exhaustion Where to start? Thesis what? What to do first? Deadline???...Help!!!....

Contents 1. Basic Academic Essay Structure + Outlining 2. The Thesis Statement 3. Types of Academic Essays (Genres) 4. References / Citations / APA

Academic Writing Questions Answers 1. It will be used in all of the majors in every formal paper you will write 2. Everyone who submits any assigned written work at university 3. Yes, it does- every university uses the same standards. 4. No, it isn’t. 1. Why do I need to write in an academic format? When will I use it? 2. Who writes in an academic way? 3. Does academic writing have the same international standards? 4. Is it the same way of writing I did in high school?

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Standard 5 Paragraph Essay Introduction Body Paragraph 1 (BP1) Body Paragraph 1(BP2) Body Paragraph 1(BP3) Conclusion (WC= )

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Sample Outlining for a Five Paragraph Descriptive Essay Important!! Title (no ‘ quotation marks’, underlining or any other decorative additions) Thesis Statement (end of first introduction) It is a sentence (not a question) that has three subtopics that tells the reader what you are going to write about. Do some research about your topic before you write the first draft, especially for facts and figures. Train your brain to put ideas into separate compartments. All essays have the same format…see next slide…but some have more BPs.

Title: My Favorite Holiday Destination Thesis Statement : I love traveling in Spain because it has wonderful natural scenery, fantastic food and great summer festivals. (NB: Three distinct subtopics = three separate ideas for each paragraph & parallel structure -make sure NOT to overlap or repeat ideas) BP1: Topic sentence : There is an abundance of natural beauty in Spain. A: the mountains of the Pyrenees in the north B: the coastal beaches in the south BP2: Topic sentence :The food in Spain is healthy as well as delicious. A: most of its food grown in the country itself B: salads and fresh fruit are served with meals BP3: Topic sentence: Spain attracts many tourists with its colorful summer festivals. A: bull-running in Pamplona in July B: flower festivals in Seville every June Conclusion

Outlining Exercises Ask students to look at outlining sheet 1 Ask 2 students to work together to brainstorm In outlining sheet 1, a title is provided. Allow students 8minutes to complete exercise. Make sure students can see sample outlining slide Discuss answers.

Outlining Exercises Ask students to look at outlining sheet 2 Read prompt 2 carefully-next slide Ask 2 students to work together to brainstorm In outlining sheet 2, no title is provided. Allow students 8 minutes to complete exercise. Make sure students can see sample outlining Discuss answers

Outlining Worksheet 2 Prompt In today’s world, the number of students who drop out of university programs after just spending one year at university is rising. What are the causes of first-year students leaving university? Remember you have to provide a title for this one! Think Locally and Globally !! Questions???

Advantages of Outlining 1. The essay map is clear. 2. Outlining helps you see if your ideas are related to the topic. 3. No need to worry about ideas in draft 1 and draft 2. 4.You are able to concentrate on the actual writing. 5. The foundation of your essay is strong. 6. Saves you a lot of headache later (trust me !).

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Tips DO’S Use formal language Always use present tense Use academic vocabulary Use transitions Punctuate DON’TS Contractions (isn’t/can’t) Present tense in narrative Slang Overuse transitions First person

Types of Essays ( Genres) Same Essay Format Used 1. Descriptive ( person/place/ item) 2. Narrative ( story – usually past tense 3.Compare and /or Contrast ? 4. Causes and/or Effects 5. Argumentative 6. Expository ( investigating an idea)

References When you start researching a project you will be expected to find and use information that will help you. This information might be from such items as: Books Encyclopedias Newspapers Magazines the Internet These are called sources of information and there will be a workshop on this topic later on in the semester (May 2&3).

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