FD10a seminar schedule for semester two 2006
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- Drafting the In-Course Test Essay
- Final draft of In-Course Test (Research Essay)
- Exam Preparation Exercise
- Definition
- How to Prepare the Portfolio
- List of Portfolio Items
- Section 1: Self-Introduction Paper (approximately 300 words)
- Some words about the final exam…
FD10A SEMINAR SCHEDULE for SEMESTER TWO 2006
FD10A WRITING PORTFOLIO Definition:The Writing Portfolio is a collection of specified pieces of students’ written work related to the course objectives. The pieces are prepared over time so that students may benefit from the drafting, rewriting, reflecting, refining and perfecting stages that characterise the normal writing process. How to Prepare the Portfolio:Obtain a flat folder (24x30cm) with central binder/fastener and ruled, letter size notepaper with margins. Use black ink for all writing and blue for editing. Begin each task on a fresh page with your name, instructor’s name, stream, description and date of completion clearly written at the top of the first page. Leave large margins on first drafts for the tutor’s comments. All entries should be legibly handwritten (or may be typed where appropriate) and pages must be securely fastened. List of Portfolio Items:(Maximum of two drafts, if necessary, for each item listed below. See seminar schedule for submission dates.)Reflection Three* and Table of Contents. Self-Introduction Paper (done at the start of the semester.) Self-Help Exercises done throughout the semester, from Glazier and/or Taylor, or from another text which provides answers. (Specify the weakness being targeted for each exercise.) Repeaters should do at least one exercise every week. One-page annotated diagram summarizing ‘The Research Process’ (from any reputable print or electronic source.) The 200-word summary task from website, entitled “Summary Analysis & Task” * Three Reflections (Reflection One will be evaluated for growth and effort, while Reflection Two* and Reflection Three* will be assessed for quality of composition.)* Personal writing of your choice (short story, poem, short story, essay, letter, etc.) Timed essay (written in class as scheduled). Make sure that peer critique/assessment is attached. *Final drafts of items with an asterisk (above) will be assessed for Quality of Compositions score. (Download and print the “Portfolio Assessment Form” and attach it to the back of your final portfolio). Reflections: Reflections capture your critical thinking about aspects of your learning experience and the world within which you live. As such, they are designed to record your unencumbered thoughts on personal and/or topical/contemporary issues affecting society. They serve a twofold purpose, where you learn to write while writing to learn. Check website for more information on how to write a reflection. FD10A EXPOSITORY ESSAY WRITING For Sections 1 and 2 below, write an expository essay. Be informative and write for English speakers with university level education. Focus on using appropriate language and effective organizational strategies to explain the essence of your topic clearly to your audience. Section 1: Self-Introduction Paper (approximately 300 words)Option 1: Identify and explain the main factors that have shaped you as a writer/speaker of English or a Creole language of your choice. OR Option 2: Discuss two/three effects of natural disasters on ____________ (select a country or place of your choice). Section 2: In-Course Test: Research Essay (approximately 800 words) Option 1: Examine the role of writing or critical thinking or effective communication in the life of a professional in your area of specialization. (Depending on your focus, you may want to discuss modes and conventions of writing; objectivity versus subjectivity; biases and fallacies; communication ethics, codes and barriers; spoken versus written communication; audience, etc.) OR Option 2: (You may proceed with this option, only if approval is given by your instructor.)Create your own writing project by investigating an issue that is interesting and significant. You MUST follow these steps: (1) pose a question about an issue that is of interest to you; (2) explain in a one page abstract why the question interests you; why you consider it a genuine issue, question or problem; why it is significant; and the benefits that will come from examining it; (3) submit this abstract to your instructor in seminar number 3 for approval.General Guidelines for Writing the In-Course Test (Research Essay) The final draft of your research essay MUST include: An interview with a reputable person in the area/topic being researched. Evidence of at least four (4) scholarly/reputable/credible sources (including the interview) which explore aspects of the issues you are discussing. (No anonymous web pages!) Make sure your sources are varied and include a combination of direct quotes, paraphrase and summaries. Relevant samples of writing (these should be mentioned in the body of the essay and attached as appendices with details of sources/permission to use). An annotated References (APA) or Works Cited (MLA) list, which details all sources cited in your essay. (See website for an idea of how this is to be done.) Your note cards should include a scholarly source on avoiding plagiarism. (Even if your essay does not actually cite this source on avoiding plagiarism, you must have a record of the reading on your note cards.) All sources used in the essay MUST be properly cited, both in the body of your essay and on the References (APA) or Works Cited list (MLA). Please note that the task given in Section 2 (above) will be taken through various stages of the writing process to culminate in the writing of the final draft in your regular seminar as outlined in the seminar schedule. In order to avoid a penalty, please ensure that you complete each phase of the writing process, as scheduled, and preserve ALL written drafts (generated ideas, formal outline, note cards, first draft of essay with revision/editing comments and your peer critique.) Students anticipating problems with the final sitting of the In-Course Test Research Essay should write to the Moderator at least 7 days before the date of the test to request alternative arrangements. The final draft of the essay will be assessed using the MOCAS Grading Scheme, which is available from the FD10A website. Please download a copy and become familiar with the assessment criteria. Some words about the final exam…The final exam is a 2-hour paper with one essay task. You are allowed to use a dictionary (but not a thesaurus). Please remember to write your instructor’s name in the top right corner of the front cover of your examination answer booklet. Do remember to reserve time at the start for planning and at the end for editing your paper. Record your plan in the examination booklet and edit your exam essay using a different colour ink. Remember to check the FD10A website regularly for course information at the following address: http://www.uwimona.edu.jm/dllp/courses/fd10a/index.htm Directory: dllp -> courses -> fd10a -> documents documents -> FD10a past Examination Papers/Topics instructions to candidates courses -> Department of language, linguistics and philosophy courses -> Revising and editing writing the First Draft courses -> The critical analysis documents -> Preparing for the fd10A (English for Academic Purposes) Final Exam dllp -> How to Overcome Writer’s Block Choose a topic which interests you Download 93 Kb. Share with your friends:
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