ATS1340 ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES WORKBOOK 1 ISSUE 2 | Page 6

ATS1340 ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES
DAY 1 -- SESSION 2
THE UNIVERSITY & SOCIETY
Moodle File: University & Society .ppt
Discussion:
What are we studying?
How are we studying?
Why are we studying?
What are the primary units of data in the various disciplines?
How does this affect the style of writing in each discipline?
How might this affect the changes of writing in a particular text?
Eg: a critical essay
Section  writing style?
Introduction 
Definitions/Background 
Survey of literature 
Case study/analysis 
Discussion 
Conclusion 
What have been some of the elements we have identified as important in developing an
effective style in academic writing?
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What does register mean?
Why is audience & purpose so important to our academic writing?
What is the benefit of developing a set of meta-attitudes to your study?
THINKING ABOUT THE THINKING

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