Course Schedule – ENGL 1101/1601

Module 1

Topic:
Introduction to Academic and Technical writing

Reading(s):

  • Plagiarism: An Egregious Form of Misconduct
  • Introduction to They say, I say
Assignment:
University Goals Response
Due Date: 16 Novemeber

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Module 2

Topic:
Review of the structure of English grammar – Nouns

Reading(s):

  • Writing basics – What makes a good sentence?
  • Chapter 1 in They say, I say
Assignment:
Continue to work on your University Goals Response
Due Date: 16 November

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Module 3

Topic:
Citation and Academic Sources

Reading(s)

  • Chapter 2 in They say, I say
  • Chapter 3 in They say, I say
Assignment
Submit your University Goals Response by Sunday (16 November)

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Module 4

Topic:
Review of the structure of English grammar – Adjectives & Adverbs

Reading:

Sentence variety: How do I refine my writing?

Assignment
Select the Ethical Code for your Ethical Code summary and start working in your group in your breakout sessions

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Module 5

Topic:

How to ethically use AI in writing

Readings:

Assignment:

Work on your essay outline for your Ethical Code summary

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Module 6

Topic

Review of the grammar structure of English – Verbs part 1

Readings:

  • Writing paragraphs: From start to finish
  • Active and passive voice
Assignment:
Complete your Ethical Code summary

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Module 7

Topic:

Working with academic sources and reference management software

Reading(s)

  • Chapter 4 in They say, I say
  • Chapter 5 in They say, I say

Assignment:

Complete Assignment #1 which is the first part of the Extended Definition Essay & Presentation

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Module 8

Topic

Review of the structure of English grammar – Verbs part 2

Reading(s)

Working with words

Assignment
Assignment #2 – Definition essay

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Module 9

Topic:
Creating structure in your writing
Readings:

  1. Chapter 8 in They say, I say
  2. Writing essays: from start to finish
Assignment:
Assignment #3

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Module 10

Topic
Introduction to technical writing

Reading(s)

Assignment
Begin Working on Assignment #4 – Paper and Final Presentation

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Module 11

Topic
Finalizing your paper and presentation

Reading(s)

  1. Chapter 9 in They say, I say
  2. Revising and editing
Assignment
Assignment #4 due on 11th of January at 11:59 pm

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Module 12

Topic
Presenting your scientific concepts in class on Monday and Wednesday