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.