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

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

4. Academic Writing
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?
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.

5. →Thesis Statement
BP1
BP2
BP3

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

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Any questions? About what we have covered up to now? Please ask. Sample of Outlining coming up.

9. Sample Outlining for a Five Paragraph Descriptive Essay
Important!
Train your brain to put your thoughts into separate compartments.
Sample Outlining for a Five Paragraph Descriptive Essay

10. 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

11. 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.

12. 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

13. 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???

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

17. 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)

18. 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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