ENG 3 - Academic Writing Skills

University of Santo Tomas Office of the Academic Affairs  – General Education Department of English ENGLISH 3 A Course Syllabus for AY 2011-2012 Course Title:

 Academic Writing Skills Skills

Course Code:

English 3

Course Description:

The course aims to develop the studen ts’ proficiency in writing and research skills in academic discourse. The focus is on descriptive, expository, and argumentative texts, library library research research paper and critiques. critiques. Collaborative and workshop workshop activities between teacher and students have been designed designed to foster expressive, creative creative and critical academic writing skills among students.

Course Objectives

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 At the end of the semester, the students students should be able to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Course Requirements:

To pass this course, the students should satisfy the f ollowing minimum requirements: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Prerequisites:

View writing as a purposeful purposeful interactive act; Use a variety variety of effective effective writing strategies; Produce different different types types of creative texts; Construct a library library research research paper; paper; Use the portfolio assessment;

Active participation in class class Workshop sheets submitted on time Three (3) essays (with1st (with1st and final final drafts) Examinations Self-assessment summary Library Research Paper Attendance

English 1, 2 1

Course Matrix

Week

1-2

3-6

7-8

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Specific Objectives

Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of research, approaches to research, empirical

research vs library research, types of research, methods of research, and the language of research. Demonstrate a deeper understanding of the research process, choosing a topic, making a tentative/ annotated bibliography, formulating the thesis statement, making an outline, note taking and APA citation style.

Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and aspects of academic writing.  Adopt writing to specific purposes, contexts, and audiences.

Content

Nature of research  Approaches to Research Types of Research Empirical Research vs Library Research Methods of Research The Language of Research The Research Process Choosing a Topic Preparing a Tentative/Annotated Bibliography Formulating the Thesis Statement Making an Outline Library Research Tips Note taking  APA In-text Citation Style with  Annotation Research Paper Writing Tips  Aspects of Academic Writing  Audience Purpose Strategy Organization Modes of Development Tone and Style Language Features

Teaching/Learning Strategies

Lecture  Analysis of given examples

Assessment

Self-assessment Peer-assessment

Doing worksheets

Examinations

Lecture

Self-assessment

Doing worksheets

Peer- assessment

Conduct-ing library research

Examinations

Writing a library research paper as final output

Lecture

Self- assessment

Discussion

Peer – assessment

Doing worksheets

Examinations

Make use of 2

9-10

language appropriate to academic writing. Exhibit a clear understanding of writing as a

The Nature of Writing Writing as a

Lecture

Self-assessment

Discussion cyclical process. Identify the stages in the writing process.  Apply appropriate writing strategies.

11-12

Write a text with an effective introduction, body and conclusion. Identify characteristics of effective writing. Use cohesive devices properly. Write effective essays.

13-15

Identify the different types and parts of an expository essay.  Analyze expository paragraphs. Write effective expository paragraphs.

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Argue logically and persuade strongly.

Recursive Process Stages and Strategies of the Writing Process Basic Components of an  Academic Paper Introduction Body Conclusion

Essay Writing Characteristics of an Effective Writing Unity Coherence Brevity Cohesion Language Features Nature of Exposition Types of Exposition Comparison and Contrast Description Cause and Effect Classification and Division Problem-Solution What is an Argument  Argument vs Opinion  Argumentative Thesis

Doing worksheets

Peer – assessment using a checklist

Writing text

Teacher assessment

Lecture

Self- assessment

Discussion

Peer- assessment

Doing worksheets Composit - ion writing Lecture

Self-assessment

Discussion

Peer – assessment using essay writing rubric

Doing worksheets Paragraph writing Lecture

Self-assessment

Discussion

Peer- assessment using rubric

Doing worksheets

for an argumentative essay

Differentiate an argument from an opinion.

Statements Purpose of an Argumentative

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Express arguments clearly, objectively and effectively.  Analyze and evaluate the features of an argument. Demonstrate the use of argumentative/ persuasive forms of writing.

Essay Structure of an Argumentative Essay Organization of an  Argumentative Essay Features of an Argumentative Essay Language/Transition Signals  Argumentative Writing Process

Writing an argument -ative essay

Teacher assessment

Writing Critiques

Lecture

Self-assessment

Book Reviews Reaction/Response Paper

Discussion

Peer- assessment

Use language and transition words appropriate in argumentative essays.

17

Write well organized, clearly written argumentative essays. Identify the different types of critique. Recognize the different steps in writing critiques.

Doing worksheets Language Focus

Write effective critiques. Teacher evaluation of essays using portfolio assessment

4

Teaching/Learning Methodology: Lectures/Class Discussion Use of instructional media Group Discussion Pair Work Assessment and Grading: Class standing Recitation Quizzes Worksheets

40%

Preliminary Examination

20%

Written work (minimum of 3 essays with 1st and final drafts) in the portfolio

20%

Library Research Paper

20%  ______ 100%

Textbook

:  Academic Writing Skills by Ma. Melvyn P. Alamis, Perla C. Villamarzo, Ana Maria Gloria S. Ward (2009)

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References: WW1

INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH th

Fraenkel, J. R. & Wallen, N. (2003). How to design and evaluate research in education (5

 ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.

Hacker, D. (2004).Rules for writers (5 th ed.). Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s. Leki, I. (1998). Academic writing (2 nd ed.).Cambridge, U.K.: Cambridge University Press. Master, P. (2004).English grammar and technical writing. Washington, DC: United States D epartment of State Office of Engl ish Language Programs. McCuen-Metherell, J. & Winkler, A. (2007). Readings for writers (12fth ed.). Boston: Thomson Wadsworth. Rose, J. (2007). The mature student’s guide to writing (2

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THE RESEARCH PROCESS

Fraenkel, J. R. & Wallen, N. (2003). How to design and evaluate research in education  (5th ed.).New York: McGraw-Hill. Hacker, D. (2004).Rules for writers (5 th ed.). Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s. Leki, I. (1998).  Academic writing  (2nd ed.).Cambridge, U.K.: Cambridge University

Press.

Master, P. (2004). English grammar and technical writing . Washington, DC: United States Department of State Office of English Language Programs. McCuen-Metherell, J. & Winkler, A. (2007). Readings for writers (12fth ed.). Boston: Thomson Wadsworth. Rose, J. (2007). The mature student’s guide to writing  (2nd ed.). New York: Palgrave Macmillan. Vilbar, A., Manlunas, R., & Manlunas, L. (2008). Promoting local Culture and ICT in ESL classrooms. The Rap Journal 31, 40-49.

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INTRODUCTION TO ACADEMIC WRITING

Bailey, S. (2003)  Academic Writing: A practical guide for students . London: Nelson Thames Ltd: Clanchy, J. and Ballard, B. (1981) Essay Writing for Students , Melbourne: Longman Cheshire Coffin, C. (2003). Teaching academic writing: A toolkit for higher education. London:  Routledge Ober, S. (1995) Contemporary Business Communication . 2nd Edition. Boston: Houghton Mifflin. O’day, J. (1999). The implementation and effects of California’s Public School Accountab ility Act of 1999. American Institutes for Research, Washington, D.C. Scarella, R. (2003). Academic English: A conceptual framework. The University of California Linguistic Minority Research Institute  – Technical Report. Silvia, P. (2007). How to write a lot: A practical guide to productive academic writing 1st edition. American P sychological Association Strunk, W. Jr. & White, E.B. (2000) Elements of style 4th ed. New York, USA : Longman : Swales, J & Feak, C. (2004).  Academic writing for graduate students  2nd ed. Michigan: University Press Williams, J. (1997). Style: Ten lessons in clarity  and grace 5th ed . MO, USA: Addison Wesley Publishing Company: Electronic Sources Copley, C. (1995). The W riter’s Complex: Empire State College. Retrieved from http://www.esc.edu/esconline/across_esc/writerscomplex in October 8, 2008 Gocsik, K. (2004). What is an academic paper. Retrieved from www.dartmouth.edu/~writing/materials/student/ac_paper/what.shtml in July 2008. Writing for University. Retrieved from  www.macmillanenglish.com/readers/studentsite/openmaterials in July 26, 2008 Essay Writing Rubric Retrieved from www.ccd.edu/Academic-Standards/Essay-Rubric.aspx in April 20, 2009

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THE WRITING PROCESS

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The Philippine Daily Inquirer

Ober, S. (1995). Contemporary Business Communication . 2nd Edition. Boston: Houghton Mifflin

Electronic Sources: Organizational Chart: The Writing Process. Retrieved from http://www.csuohio.edu/writingcenter/writproc.html in November 4,  2008 Criteria for Evaluating Competence in Academic Writing. Retrieved from http://www.hartwick.edu/x12226.xml in November, 2008 Funnel opening paragraph. Retrieved from http://www.evangel.edu/Academics/PaperWriting/images/keyhole in December 8, 2008. Teaching Writing  – Approaches and Activities Retrieved from http://www.citadel.edu/citadel/otherserv/wctr/essayorg.html in December 29, 2008

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WRITING ESSAYS

Coffin, C. & et. al. (2003) Teaching academic writing: A toolkit for higher education. London: Routledge Leki, I. (1995)  Academic writing exploring strategies  2nd ed. New York: St. Martin’s Press Manlapaz, E. & Francisco, E. (2008). The new anvil guide to research paper writing.  Anvil Publishing, Inc. Master, Peter (1998). Responses to English for specific purposes. San Jose University Menasche, L. (2000). Writing a research paper . The University of Michigan Press. Metherell, J.R. & Winkler, A. (2007). Readings for Writers 12th ed. Boston: Thomson W adsworth Miller, J. & Cohen, R. (2001) Reason to write strategies for success in academic writing.  New York: Oxford University Press Palgrave, R. (2007). Mature student’s guide to writing  2nd ed. New York: Macmillan. Strunk, W. Jr. & White, E.B. (2000). Elements of style  4th ed. Longman: New York, USA Swales, J & Feak, C. (2004).  Academic Writing for graduate students  2nd ed. Michigan: University Press

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THE EXPOSITORY ESSAY

Coffin, C. & et al. (2003) Teaching academic writing : A toolkit for higher education. Routledge, London Leki, I. (1995)  Academic writing exploring strategies 2nd ed. New York: St. Martin’s Press Master, Peter (1998). Responses to English for specific purposes. San Jose University Miller, J. & Cohen, R. (2001) Reason to write strategies for success in academic writing . New York: Oxford University Press Strunk, W. Jr. & White, E.B. (2000). Elements of style  4th ed. Longman: New York, USA 9

Swales, J & Feak, C. (2004).  Academic Writing for graduate students  2nd ed. Michigan: University Press

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THE ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY

 Anson, C. & Schwegler, R. (2000). The Longman Handbook for Writers and Readers.  2nd ed. New York, Longman. Barnet, S. & Badau, H. (2007). From Critical Thinking to Argument: A Portable Guide. 2 nd ed. Boston: Bedford Booth, W. (2003). The Craft of Research.  2nd ed. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. Brandt, C. (2009). Read, research, write: Academic skills for ESL students in Higher Education. SAGE Publications Ltd. Gage, John T. (1991). The Shape of Reason: Argumentative Writing in College . New York: Macmillan Publishing Company… Langan, J. (2001). College writing skills with readings . New York: McGraw-Hill. Lunsford, A. & Ruszkiewicz, J. (1999). Everything’s an argument . Boston: Bedford. Rosen, L. & Behrens, L. (1997). The Allyn & Bacon Handbook . Boston: Allyn &

Bacon.

Rottenberg, A. (2006). Elements of argument: A text and reader . Boston: Bedford Electronic Sources Dartmouth Writing materials Retrieved from http://www.dartmouth.edu/~writing/materials/student/toc.shtml in September 4,  2008 The OWL (Online Writing Lab) at Purdue Retrieved from http://owl.english.purdue.edu/ in September 15, 2008 Tuzes, T. Retrieved from http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/gamble/procon/ in January 28, 2009 Writing process Guides from UW-Madison. Retrieved from http://www.wisc.edu/writing/Handbook/Process.html  August 1, 2008

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WRITING CRITIQUES

Coffin, C. & et. al. (2003) Teaching academic writing: A toolkit for higher education. Routledge, London Leki, I. (1995)  Academic writing exploring strategies  2nd ed. New York: St. Martin’s Press Miller, J. & Cohen, R. (2001) Reason  to write strategies for success in academic writing . New York: Oxford Uiversity Press Swales, J & Feak, C. (2004).  Academic Writing for graduate students  2nd ed. Michigan: University Press Date:

June 2011

Approved by:

Prof. Priscilla M. Torres, Ph.D. Dean

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