《AcademicEnglishWriting（學術英語寫作）》是北京理工大學提供的慕課課程，授課老師是張萊湘、郭瑞、沈莉霞、張晨花。
基本介紹
- 中文名：Academic English Writing （學術英語寫作）
- 提供院校：北京理工大學
- 類別：慕課
- 授課老師：張萊湘、郭瑞、沈莉霞、張晨花
課程簡介,課程大綱,
課程簡介
課程分析了學生在寫作中經常出現的問題並提出相應的解決方法、逐步引導學生從段落的組織到篇章的結構，針對不同寫作內容和目標選擇相應的寫作方法。其中，對記敘、描述、定義、過程、分類、對比、因果分析、議論等不同文體的寫作提出了具體的方案。對學生在本專業學術寫作中從信息的收集到選擇、套用做出了指導。
課程大綱
01
Academic Writing
Writing for academic purposes is very different from writing for pleasure. In addition to the formal tone, it requires planning and organizational skills. In this unit, we are going to study the organization of a paragraph, and how to choose appropriate words.
課時
1.1 Academic Writing
1.2 Word Choice
02
Topic Sentence
The skill of writing topic sentences is of vital importance to a successful paragraph. It usually comes as the first sentence of a paragraph to let readers know what to expect. For beginners, run-on sentences and comma splices are the most common errors, so in this unit, we will also learn to recognize and correct these errors.
課時
2.1 Topic Sentence
2.2 Run-ons & Comma Splices
03
Supporting Sentences
Supporting sentences, together with a topic sentence make up a paragraph. In this unit, we will discuss how to list the main points in supporting sentences and explain them by giving more details. In addition, the skill of distinguishing between fact and opinion will help us effectively arrange the main points and details.
課時
3.1 Supporting Sentences
3.2 Facts vs. Opinions
04
Concluding Sentence
A concluding sentence signals the end of a paragraph and reminds the readers of the main idea. As the last sentence in the paragraph, it usually restates the topic sentence. In this unit, the technique of paraphrasing will be practiced so as to help us convey the same message in different words and structures.
課時
4.1 Concluding Sentence
4.2 How to Paraphrase
05
Narrative Paragraph
A narrative paragraph is usually developed as storytelling in either the third person or the first person. In the first lesson, we will learn to write a clear and descriptive narrative paragraph by following the time order with details. In the second lesson, the rules of capitalization will be introduced. The rules may sound complex, but most uses of capitals fall under just a few major categories. Once we understand these categories, our writing will be clearer and easier to follow.
課時
5.1 Narrative Paragraph
5.2 Capitalization
06
Descriptive Paragraph
Descriptive writing appeals to the five senses, so it tells how something looks, feels, smells, tastes, and/or sounds. A good description is a word picture; the reader can imagine the object, or person in his or her mind.
課時
6.1 Descriptive Paragraph
6.2 Strategies of Description
07
Process Paragraph
A process paragraph is to explain how to make or do something. It usually begins with a topic sentence that names the topic and tells the reader to look for a process or procedure. Then the proper order of adjectives will be touched upon：they are arranged in the order of determiner, observation, physical description, origin, material and qualifier.
課時
7.1 Process Paragraph
7.2 Royal Order of Adjectives
08
Definition Paragraph
A definition paragraph is one that explains what a term or a concept means. Some terms have definite, concrete meanings; other terms are abstract and depend more on a person's point of view. In this unit, conciseness is also discussed as one of the most important characteristics of effective paragraphs.
課時
8.1 Definition Paragraph
8.2 Omit Needless Words
09
Logical Division of Ideas
Logical division of ideas (or sometimes termed listing) is a pattern of organization in which you discuss a topic from several points and discuss each point separately. Then we move from paragraphs to essays.
課時
9.1 Logical Division of Ideas
9.2 From Paragraph to Essay
10
Introduction
The introduction is what readers read first, so it is very important. The introduction usually grabs readers’ attention, presents the essay topic and guides readers to the essay’s overall organization and purpose. We will also discuss unity and coherence—two essential components of good writing.
課時
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Unity & Coherence
11
Conclusion
The conclusion in an essay is the last paragraph or two. One purpose of all conclusions is to signal the end of the essay, so take the last chance to impress the readers. Then summary writing is discussed, as it is widely used in academic writing.
課時
11.1 Conclusion
11.2 How to Write a Summary
12
Cause/Effect essays
A cause-effect essay is concerned with why things happen (causes) and what happens as a result (effects). Cause and effect is a common method of organizing and discussing ideas. Also, charts and graphs will be discussed, as ways to summarize data. They make it easy to see trends and the amount of variation in the information being studied. Therefore, it is important to understand the ways charts and graphs display information.
課時
12.1 Cause/Effect essays
12.2 How to Describe a Chart
13
Classification essays
A classification essay is a formal piece of writing designed to showcase skills in categorizing and generalization. Things are organized into groups and examples are offered that fit into each. Classification essays are commonly assigned in order to help tutors evaluate a student’s ability to categorize data based on certain properties. Also, the choice between active voice and passive voice will be discussed.
課時
13.1 Classification Essays
13.2 Active Voice vs. Passive Voice
14
Comparison vs. Contrast
A comparison and contrast essay is meant to evaluate the similarities and differences between two subjects. These subjects will be in the same category, but different. Meanwhile, how to search and evaluation information is also touched upon.
課時
14.1 Comparison vs. Contrast
14.2 Information Online
15
Argumentation
An argumentation or argumentative essay is a common assignment given by educators that aim to convince the reader of the writer’s own opinion. Through argumentation, writers can demonstrate their ability of persuasion. In this unit, academic integrity will also be discussed to help students avoid plagiarism.
課時
15.1 Argumentation
15.2 Plagiarism
16
Review
It is time for us to recap what's been discussed so far.
課時
16.1 Review: Paragraph
16.2 Review: Essay
