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Academic Writing and Presentation in Engineering Studies Fall, 2021 Instructor: Dr. Fang Ping (Amanda) Yeh [email protected] TA: Shannon Huang (黃淳憶) [email protected]
Transcript of Academic Writing and Presentation in Engineering Studies
Academic Writing and Presentation in
Engineering StudiesFall, 2021
Instructor: Dr. Fang Ping (Amanda) Yeh [email protected]
TA: Shannon Huang (黃淳憶) [email protected]
Agenda for Today
course content, assessment methods, rules & policies
Course Overview
Course Admission Process
Writing Diagnostic Test
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AWEC Graduate Courses
English Writing for Academic Purposes
Fundamentals of English Writing
English Presentations for
Academic Purposes
Logic Your Way into Writing
Professionalism in Action
College of Science: Intensive Writing
Course
Course Overview01
What you should expect
Wednesday09.16.2020
Assumption of the Designed Curriculum
Process Writing
Classification
Cause & Effect
Compare & Contrast
Argumentative
A-IMRD-CAbstract
Introduction
Method
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
Thesis
Preliminary Plan of the Training
Writing Strategies:a. Defining a
good paperb. Writing strategy:
G to Sc. Text type: PPS
AIMRD:FeaturesStructures/MovesUseful expressions
Presentation:SkillsLayoutsPractice
Features of Academic Writing
Writing General-Specific Texts
Problem, Process, & Solution
Data Commentary
The Moves & Steps in Research Papers
Writing Summaries & Critiques
Presentation Skills/3MT & Poster
Course Content
Teaching & LearningMode
Discussion & Activity
lectures, discussion & writing exercises
Oral Presentation
group & individualreports
Feedback &Evaluation
teacher & peerfeedback
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2 20%
Assessment Methods
Assignments1. Writing Assignmentso Abstract (~300 words)o Two essays (400~600
words each )2. Paper Analysis (Peer
Collaboration)
Learning Evaluation
Tasks
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4 15%
Assessment Methods
3MT Presentation
Video
Class Participation &
Attendance
Suggested Reading
Attendance Rules1. Punctuality and attendance are expected and highly
valued .
4. 1.5 points per absence will be deducted from the Final GRADE.
2. In case of emergencies or illness, please make a call or email TA with early notice, if possible.
3. Two unexcused absences are allowed without penalty.
Academic Integrity Policy1. Students are expected to do their own work on all
academic assignments, tests, projects and research papers.
2. Academic dishonesty (e.g. cheating, plagiarism, or other form of dishonest conduct) will result in a F grade for the work involved as well as failure for the course.
Course Activities/Requirements1. Keeping up with the readings and participating
actively in class is crucial.
2. Textbook assignments will form the basis for both in-class and take-home activities.
3. All essay assignments should be typed in Times New Roman 12-point font and double spaced.
Course Activities/Requirements4. Late assignment is NOT accepted, unless valid
reason is provided in advance.
5. NO make-up exam (learning evaluation tasks) is allowed.
6. Class participation & attendance include attending class regularly, submitting assignments, participating in NTU COOL and peer discussion/review.
Group Work Guidelines
1. Respect for yourself and others.2. Come prepared to do your part.3. Be a good listener.4. Make sure everyone gets a chance to contribute
or speak.5. Accept constructive criticism gracefully.
Credit Source: https://susanfitzell.com/strategies-for-effective-group-processes-establish-ground-rules/
Group Work Guidelines
6. Critique ideas, not people.7. Stay on task.8. Ask for help when you need it, and help others
when you can.9. Do your fair share of the work
Credit Source: https://susanfitzell.com/strategies-for-effective-group-processes-establish-ground-rules/
AWEC Writing Support for Independent Learning
• MEIC Project (Make Each Individual Count): grammar-enhancement sessions
• e-Newsletter: competitions or/and writing tasks• Shepherd Project: writing tutor cultivation program• Writing-related talks or workshops: share a reflection within
groups • Writing Consultations : one-on-one learning assistance with
various types of writing
MEIC Project (https://www.awec.ntu.edu.tw/課外寫作輔導限修課生/)Time & Means •Face-to-face sessions: 17:30~18:30, Wednesdays•Online sessions: 19:00~20:00, Thursdays•
Content•Topic-based drill:15~20 mins (課本裡沒教的事：書面文vs.口頭語、幫你的文字穿上西裝：正式vs.非正式用語、臺灣學生十大文法致命傷)•Grammar Q&A: 30 mins
牧羊人計畫
為實行延伸輔導教學，培訓具寫作輔導能力之資深研究生，利用有效之執行作法幫助更多有寫作諮詢需求之學生招募方式：
先決條件 需受培訓
方式一 (1)曾修習中心至少兩門課(2)修課成績A以上並獲中心修課老師推薦
接受中心五次密集培訓
方式二 通過中心寫作測驗
方式三(1)通過中心語言測驗(2)獲中心課程優先選課資格完成修課並獲中心老師推薦
02Icebreaker
TO-DO LIST
§ NTU COOL Discussion Forum:- What is your understanding of
academic writing?- Have you written any academic
paper in English before? Please describe your previous writing experience.
Course Admission
1. Attend classes in the first two weeks.
2. Randomly select students from those who are not enrolled in this course, and make it a 20-student class.
Writing Diagnostic Test
The result will not be graded.
Pre-test 1 (20 mins, NO dictionary)
Pre-test 2 (30 mins, NO dictionary)
Pre-test 3 (50 mins, dictionary OK)
