2. ACADEMIC WRITING I Class 21 May 14, 2013

3. Today - Also…work on your business letters (Paper 3)

4. Nouns Words used to identify people, places, or things. i.e., size cat convenience love

5. Adjectives Words that modify or describe nouns. i.e., big convenient fun lovely

6. Find the problems Jonathon's mother is very kindness. Kind is an important characteristic of a mother. Ramyeon is such a great food because it is convenience. Convenient is an important aspect to consider about food for busy people.

7. Adjective vs. Noun This is a matter of accuracy.

8. Adjective vs. Noun Carey was quite anger/angry with the results of her job interview. It is important to put the happiness/happy of family above other things. It was nice to see the animals in their nature/natural environment. I have a sharp pain/painful in my shoulder.

9. a. strength b. truth c. probability d. wide e. Necessary (necessary to.. = must… f. relevance g. danger h. necessity i. unreliable j. Confidence (confidence in… = trust

10. a. variety b. analysis c. availability d. majority e. precision/knowledge f. theory g. frequency h. critic, criticism i. society j. practice

11. Some things to avoid in business writing Imperatives (commands) i.e., Send your reply by next week. Improved: Please let us know by Tuesday, next week. Please send us your reply by Tuesday, next week. We hope to receive your reply by Tuesday, next week.

12. Some things to avoid in business writing Imperatives (commands) i.e., Check the enclosed instructions for more detail. Improved: Please refer to the enclosed instructions for more details. For further details, please see the enclosed instructions.

13. Some things to avoid in business writing Want (I want…/We want…) i.e., I want you to give a speech to our Academic Writing class. Improved: I would like to invite you to give a speech to... I would like to ask if you would be able to give a speech. Would you be available to give a speech to our Academic Writing class on May 16?

14. Some things to avoid in business writing Want (I want…/We want…) i.e., I want you to help me with this project.

15. Some things to avoid in business writing Want (I want…/We want…) i.e., I want you to help me with this project. Improved: I would like to request your assistance with this project. Would you be able to lend me some assistance with this project?

16. Some things to avoid in business writing Want (I want…/We want…) i.e., I want to get your reply by tomorrow.

17. Some things to avoid in business writing Want (I want…/We want…) i.e., I want to get your reply by tomorrow. Improved: I hope to receive your reply by tomorrow. Please send me your reply by tomorrow.

18. Summary Response Assignment 2 Deadline: Next Tuesday (11:59 p.m.) -see “Homework” section for details.