Week 1

Week 1
Course introduction
- 15 weeks
- Narrative, Process, Cause-or-effect, Comparative, Argumentative
- 2 in-class assignment (Narrative and Argumentative)
- On-going assessment: In-class assignments (70 pts), Writing portfolio (15 pts),
Attendance (15 pts)
- Midterm (30%) and final exams (40%): 60 minutes, 2 tasks
- Syllabus on Blackboard
- Absence (Chat in Teams), Score related issues (Email), Schedule/Room (Blackboard)
Setting up your writing portfolio
1. Download the template using this link: http://tinyurl.com/4dkhpvfd
2. Rename using the format Student ID - Your Full Name
Like this, ENENIU23001 - Nguyen Dinh Minh Thang
3. Upload to the Drive folder: http://tinyurl.com/bddhr6zr
Discussion: Academic vs non-academic writing
What is the difference between writing an essay in college and writing a comment
on Facebook? Name at least 3 differences
Features of academic writing
structured
balanced
formal
critical
evidence-based
precise
A. "I think climate change is bad. There are many reasons for this. Firstly, it affects
the environment. Secondly, it harms animals. Lastly, it can cause natural
disasters."
B. "In my opinion, technology is great. It helps us in many ways. For example, we
can communicate faster. Additionally, it makes our lives more convenient. Lastly, it
improves productivity."
C. "The internet has a lot of information. It has many websites with different topics.
You can find anything you want. It is very useful.
A. "I think climate change is bad. There are many reasons for this. Firstly, it affects
the environment. Secondly, it harms animals. Lastly, it can cause natural
disasters."
→ not precise
B. "In my opinion, technology is great. It helps us in many ways. For example, we
can communicate faster. Additionally, it makes our lives more convenient. Lastly, it
improves productivity."
→ not evidence based
C. "The internet has a lot of information. It has many websites with different topics.
You can find anything you want. It is very useful.
→ not structured
The writing process
What do you usually do when receiving a writing task? (e.g. read the task)
The writing process
Free writing
Write a paragraph on what you did during Tet holidays.
Write at least 5 sentences.
Free writing
Personal and informal:
My Tet holiday was really normal and didn’t have any

interesting stories. On the 1st day of the lunar month,
me and my family visited pagodas to pray and
wished for good luck. On the 2nd day, we visited my
grandparents, relatives and took lixis. The last day, I
took some pictures on the Flower Street, a famous
destination with lots of creative decorations and
beautiful plants for a new avatar picture. I also had a
few dates with my friends and brought their families
New Year's gifts. Their parents also gave me good
wishes and I felt really happy. All and all, my
activities were simple but really fun, because they
only happen once every Tet occasion. I get to spend
time with my loved one, so I don't feel bored at all.
Wrap-up quiz
True or false?
1. Academic writing attempts to be accurate and objective.
2. The midterm exam consists of two tasks, with Task 1 focusing on sentence
writing.
3. The midterm exam includes a cause-or-effect essay.
4. The midterm exam has a time limit of 90 minutes.
Wrap-up quiz
When writing for academic purposes, it is important to consider the likely readers
of your work. What should you do to effectively explain your ideas to them?
a) Use longer words
b) Use complex sentence structures
c) Use simple and clear language
d) Use personal anecdotes
Wrap-up quiz
Which of the following options correctly identifies three features of academic
writing?
a) Flowery and descriptive language, personal anecdotes, and informal structure.
b) Structured organization, evidence-based arguments, and concise language.
c) Informal tone, subjective opinions, and lengthy explanations.
d) Abstract and theoretical concepts, colorful language, and creative storytelling.
Wrap-up quiz
Which is samples of academic writing
1. Going on a study abroad trip is like the coolest thing ever.
2. The topic of motivating individuals to increase their productivity has received
considerable attention in recent years.
3. I think it's pretty cool how people have been writing a lot about how to make
others work harder these days.
4. Academic writing is totally different from other types of writing because it's all
about being accurate, impersonal, and objective.

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