ACADEMIC ENGLISHACADEMIC ENGLISH[UWB 10102][UWB 10102]

Writing SkillsWriting Skills(Part II)(Part II)

Mdm Siti Aisyah binti Akiah

What is Writing?What is Writing?

Writing is considered as the representation of language in a textual medium through the use of a set of signs or symbols (known as a writing system).

The Process of WritingThe Process of Writing

Organising Ideas in a TextOrganising Ideas in a TextFUNCTION TRANSITION SIGNALS

Addition also, in addition, too, moreover, and, besides, furthermore, equally important

Example for example, for instance, thus, specifically, namely, that is, to illustrate

Contrast But, yet, however, on the other hand, nevertheless, conversely, in contrast, still, in spite of, on the contrary, ironically

Comparison Similarly, likewise, in the same way

Result Therefore, thus, as a result, so, accordingly, otherwise, hence

Summary In short, in a nutshell, in brief, in summary, in conclusion, on the whole, to summarise, to conclude

Emphasis Indeed, in fact, in particular, specifically, of course, to be sure, certainly, after all

Thesis StatementThesis StatementQuestion: With the onset of the cyber age, students find the computer as their necessity. Choose one aspect and discuss its importance to a student.

A. The internet is very important for students. very subjectiveB. I think the Internet is a great help to students. personal opinion, weak statementC. The Internet, today, has become a major part of a student’s life. too generalD. The Internet helps students in their quest for knowledge and new friends. very EFFECTIVE!

What to AVOID

one-sentence introductory/ending paragraphe.g. I am twenty years old and I have a

special hobby, that is driving.

‘empty’ introduction / conclusione.g. There are so many cases of robberies

occurring today. Why? Who? They want to be robbers. The robbers are not satisfied with what they have got. Yes, it is our problem!

Writing Introduction & Writing Introduction & ConclusionConclusion

Writing Introduction & ConclusionWriting Introduction & Conclusion(Con’t)(Con’t)

announcing what you would like to write / what you have done

e.g. So, in this essay, I have given you the causes and the effects of vandalism.

apologising / moralisinge.g. – On behalf of all teenagers, I

apologise… - I am extremely ashamed of this incident

because I myself would never think of doing such an embarrassing thing.

introducing unrelated issue(s)

Outline of EssayOutline of Essay

Introduction IntroductionThesis Statement

Body Topic Sentence 1Supporting Ideas

Topic Sentence 2Supporting Ideas

Topic Sentence 3Supporting Ideas

Conclusion Concluding statement