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4. evaluate critically sources for academic essays;
5. plan and write an academic essay using appropriate academic conventions. |
Submission deadline |
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July 7, 2014 |
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CW format (individual/group) |
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Individual |
Description of coursework
To accomplish this CW you are required to write an academic essay of 1000 -1200 words that will present your opinion on one of the following topics:
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Project Management
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IT Culture
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Protection of Human Rights
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Investment
You should work individually.
Follow the steps below:
1.
Go through the suggested topics carefully
and select the one that interests you most. You are recommended to do some background reading before you make the final choice and narrow it down.
2.
Formulate a thesis statement [a clear statement of the position you will be taking in your essay] that will present your argument and opinion. This MUST be approved by your EAP tutor BEFORE you proceed with writing your essay.
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3.
When the statement is written and approved you need to start your research on the topic to explore the area in depth.
After researching both printed and online sources choose at least four appropriate ones.
Your sources should include the following
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one or two printed sources that will be selected from the Learning Resource Centre;
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one or two online sources that will be selected from the required list (Intranet);
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one or two printed/online sources that you will have to find by yourself for further approval of your EAP tutor.
4.
Produce a draft essay. Support your position with evidence from your research.
5.
Your tutor will provide you with feedback. Therefore, you should try to produce all the tasks in the time stipulated below.
1.
Selecting a topic and doing background reading
2.
Writing a thesis statement
3.
Planning your essay
4.
Researching and writing a draft version
5.
Submitting the draft essay
6.
Receiving feedback from the tutor
7.
Proofreading and editing
8.
Submitting your essay