2.13.2014

0213 Day8: Academic Style and Tools for academic writing

Today we will:
1.)continue with academic style:review of general rules and verb replacements (key).
                                      Type your answers    here          and          here.  
                                                                                               *academic verbs               
                                                                                               *reporting verbs
    a. Microsoft Word Function
    b. Dictionaries and Thesaurus (See the links at the top of the webpage)
    c. Corpus:COCA(tutorial video) (diagnostic worksheet) (key)
   


Next time we will:
1.) introduce advanced punctuation & introduction and conclusion
2.) be trained to do peer perception
3.) do parts of peer perception in class


Assignment(required): Due Feb.18 T.
1.) Work on your near-perfect version of your diagnostic article
     using the topics we've covered. They have to be saved in
     your dropbox by Feb.18 T. before class. Late submission
     counts as a grade of zero for a homework grade.

2.) Download the Word file. (key) Answer the questions using
      the tools taught in class today. Name it "COCA_your name"
      and upload it to your dropbox by Feb. 18 T.