Académique Documents
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Challenges
Extended piece of writing: Depth and breadth Detail Evaluation and interpretation Independence Volume of information Duration
Expectations
Used to demonstrate your: Knowledge and understanding of a topic Analytical and evaluation skills Ability to apply theory and research findings to clinical practice Ability to communicate all of the above Refer to the marking criteria in the handbooks
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Academic writing
Formal Structured Clear Unambiguous Logical Sound evidence and theory
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A SANDWICH PARAGRAPH
Topic sentence This is a period when education faces many disturbing circumstances originating outside itself.
Support
Budgets have been drastically cut throughout the country affecting every type of education. Enrolments are dropping rapidly, because the children of the post-World War II "baby boom" have now completed their schooling, and we are feeling the full effect of the falling birth rate.
Concluding sentence
So there are fewer opportunities for new teachers, and the average age of teachers is increasing.
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Structure
1st
Macrostructure
Microstructure
INTRODUCTION
Thesis statement Outline (Summary/Background)
The PARAGRAPH
Topic sentence Support Support Support
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BODY/CONTENT CONCLUSION
Bibliography
transition signals!
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Transition
Intervention and influence took three forms. Firstly, techniques designed to maximise efficiency were introduced into the home and scientific principles were applied to its design. In addition, housework and parenting methods were scrutinised and subject to unprecedented standards. Secondly, all aspects of reproduction attracted increasing intervention from government and the medical profession. Thirdly, state, professional and philanthropic groups began to usurp the parental role within the family through instruction and policy. As a result , the development of 'modern' social ideals brought regulation, intervention and ever-increasing unrealistic standards. Re-read the above without the green words
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Referencing
Acknowledgement of your sources is a vital and integral part of the academic process. Check with course tutors what the preferred method is Harvard Method Referencing and research
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Paragraph
Mind Mapping
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EndNote
Proof reading
If English is not your first language, ask an English native person to proof read projects Ensure you give him plenty of time for this.
Finally
Know the requirements and plan your time writing up will take longer than you think! Keep in touch with your supervisor Regularly revisit your aims, objectives and research question Leave time to proof read Refer to the marking criteria in the handbooks whilst writing and before you submit
Essential texts:
Essential texts: Writing Academic English, by A. Oshima and A. Hague, Longman, 1999. Academic Writing for Graduate Students: Essential Tasks and Skills (Michigan Series in English for Academic & Professional Purposes), by John Swales and Christine B. Feak, University of Michigan Press, 2004