Lessons 5 & 6

Checking Homework
We looked at our homework from the handout, Resources: Searching and Recording. 

For homework, make and share a Google Doc with me and type out your references using APA.


Unit 6
We went over using in-text citations with Unit 6: In-Text Citations.

Finish Practice (p. 45) on the handout and do Apply (p. 46) on Google Docs for homework.

Unit 7
We went over using outlines to plan with Unit 7: Resources: Searching and Recording, read the unit and do the tasks for homework.

Bring your sources to the next lesson. If possible, try to find one or two sources outside the internet (book or journal).

Lessons 3 & 4

Unit 1
We looked at our homework from the handout, Unit 1: Model Academic Papers.

Extensive Writing (EWr)
We did Extensive Writing (EWr) for the second time. Could you write more words than yesterday?

Unit 2

We did some practice in class with Unit 2: Selecting and Narrowing a Topic.

Finish Practice 4 (pp. 18-19) and the Apply (p. 19) and Checklist (p. 20) for homework.

Unit 3

For Unit 3: Resources: Searching and Recording, read the unit and do the tasks for homework.

Bring your sources to the next lesson. If possible, try to find one or two sources outside the internet (book or journal).

Google Scholar

For academic writing, consider using Google Scholar to find academic papers.

Google Scholar

Remember, chooses sources from which you can identify the author. 

Welcome! Lessons 1 & 2

Welcome to Writing for Academic Purposes (Intermediate)!

In this first lesson, we introduced ourselves to each other. I also explained the outline for the course.

Extensive Writing (EWr)

We tried Extensive Writing (EWr) for the first time. How many words could you write?

Vocabulary Level Test

We took a test to check our vocabulary level. This will help me know how best to teach you. It will also help you know better how to study.

Quizlet Sign Up

We will use Quizlet, a free flashcard app to study vocabulary. Take the following steps to join our Quizlet group and begin studying.

1. Go to http://quizlet.com and sign up. Be sure to use your real name.
2. After signing up, click on this link to join our class's group: https://quizlet.com/join/DmVzsaedT.
3. Try the set on our class page.
4. Download the Quizlet app for your phone from your app store (recommended).
5. Practice the different tools on Quizlet today.

Personal Introduction

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