English Language & Intercultural Learning & Teaching Framework
Writing for specific assignments
Writing for specific assignments
Writing the essay
1. Essay writing 1 Class video presentation (18:25 mins)
Video presentation for students prepared by Dr Shashi Nallaya. Covers interpreting the essay task, the writing process, writing critically, essay structure, integrating evidence and referencing, paraphrasing and summarising, and reporting verbs.
This presentation can be shown to students as a video, or as an interactive online presentation, which can be controlled by the student. The students watch the presentation on 'players' which allow them to move forward or back through the slides, progress at their own speed, annotate or highlight individual slides, and search the text. ( See more information ).
2. Essay writing 2 Class video presentation (14:10 mins)
Video presentation for students prepared by Dr Shashi Nallaya. Covers what an academic essay is, essay structure, instruction words, reporting verbs, organisation of the body, and examples of introduction, body and conclusion.
This presentation c an be shown to students as a video, or as an interactive online presentation, which can be controlled by the student. The students watch the presentation on 'players' which allow them to move forward or back through the slides, progress at their own speed, annotate or highlight individual slides, and search the text. ( See more information ).
3. The essay 2017 Class video presentation (8:03 mins)
Video presentation for students prepared by Dr Shashi Nallaya. Covers the essay writing process and structure, with examples of the sections, and including information on demonstrating critical thinking.
4. Essay writing workshop Presentation slides
PowerPoint slides for a full class presentation on writing an essay, including interpreting the task, locating sources, essay structure, use of 'voice' in discussion, reporting verbs and language usage.
5. Essay writing workshop 2 Presentation slides
PowerPoint slides for a short class presentation on writing an essay, including unpacking the topic, introduction, body, conclusion and providing evidence.
6. Sample essay Handout for students
An exemplar essay handout for students.
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Write your essay. Use your essay plan to develop your introduction, body paragraphs and conclusion in full. Your completed essay should have a clear argument which is relevant to the assignment task, logically organised so that it is easy to follow, and well supported through the use of credible and reliable sources.
It outlines the conventions students are expected to know in order to successfully complete their assignments. It offers guidance on how to apply the correct technical qualities to assignments. Points to consider when writing an assignment. Start early to avoid rushing.
Use your essay plan to develop your introduction, body paragraphs and conclusion in full. Your completed essay should have a clear argument which is relevant to the assignment task, logically organised so that it is easy to follow, and well supported through the use of credible and reliable sources.
Practising writing skills enable students to express themselves in accurate and interesting manner. By practising varied forms of writing (assignments, essays , diaries and letters) will extend your written communication skills. Purpose. The purpose of the presentation is to: Define a sentence.
Sources are used for the following reasons: To satisfy the requirements of academic writing. To show that your writing does not rely mainly on personal opinion, They serve as authorities to support your claims. To enable the reader to verify quotations and/or information.
Video presentation for students prepared by Dr Shashi Nallaya. Covers interpreting the essay task, the writing process, writing critically, essay structure, integrating evidence and referencing, paraphrasing and summarising, and reporting verbs.