In this chapter, you will learn kinds of written assignments,

characteristics of good written assignments, and tips how to

write good written assignments. In the second part, you will
learn more about essays, many kinds of assignments included
in essays, and the components of an essay.
 Part 1
Reading Preparation

Task 1
Pre-Reading Activities
Answer the following questions briefly.
1. Did your lecturers ask you to write a paper or an article?

2. Is writing an article an easy task?

3. How did you write an article?

4. What are the characteristics of good writing?

 Part 2
Reading Practice
Task 2
Read the following reading passage enti .
Task 3
Comprehension Questions
Based on the reading passage in Task 2, state whether the statement is true
(T) or false (F).
Writing an assignment is a very common method of assessment in
1. T / F
university.
2. T / F Writing academically is a way of learning.
3. T / F Academic writing is not important in professional life.
4. T / F Your piece of writing shows your understanding of a certain topic.
5. T / F Good academic writing should be long and complete.
6. T / F Grammar is not important in academic writing.
7. T / F There are three approaches in writing academic assignments.
8. T / F Personal language should not be used in a traditional approach.
9. T / F Good academic writing should be supported with evidence.
In writing an academic assignment, students do not need to research
10. T / F
the topic.

Task 4
Classify the following characteristics of academic writing. Which one is good
and which one is poor academic writing.

1. It answers the questions. 6. Many grammar and spelling

2. No references. mistakes.
3. Give enough evidence to support 7. Lack focus.
your opinion. 8. Badly research.
4. Satisfy the required word limit. 9. Use proper introduction.
5. It is very long. 10. No conclusion.

Good academic writing Poor academic writing

 Part 3
Language Focus
Task 5
Explain the meaning of the following words in Bahasa Indonesia.
(Apa yang harus Anda lakukan jika Anda ditugasi untuk melakukan hal-hal berikut?)

1. review 11. examine

2. analyze 12. illustrate
3. assess 13. interpret
4. compare 14. justify
5. criticize 15. outline
6. define 16. relate
7. describe 17. summarize
8. discuss 18. trace
9. evaluate 19. account for
10. explain 20. differentiate

Part 4
Reading Practice
Task 6
Pre-Reading Comprehension
Answer the following questions briefly.
1. Have you ever read an essay? If you have, what is it about?
2. Have you ever written an essay? If you have, what is it about?
3. Have you ever read a bibliography? If you have, what is it about?
4. Have you ever read a report? If you have, what is it about?
5. Have you ever written a report? If you have, what is it about?
6. Do you know the difference between an essay and a report? Can you explain the
difference between them?
Task 7
Read the following reading .
Task 8
Comprehension Questions
A. Based on the reading passage in Task 7, state whether the statement is true
(T) or false (F).

1. T / F An essay presents the arguments with supporting evidences.

Each paragraph of an essay does not contain a specific and necessary

2. T / F
point.
An essay uses linking words to provide continuity between the
3. T / F
paragraphs.

4. T / F It is not important to provide evidences in an essay.

5. T / F It is important to provide the relevant examples that illustrate the points.

The conclusion of an essay gives a reflective overview of the issues

6. T / F
discussed.
The bibliography serves as comprehensive list of the sources and
7. T / F
materials.
The bibliography is important to clarify a point or seek further
8. T / F
information.

9. T / F Different companies might use a certain format to write a report.

All students are advised to check the spelling and grammar of their
10. T / F
report.

B. Answer the following questions by choosing the correct answers.

1. What is the reading passage in Task 7 about?
a. Main body of an essay.
b. A kind of texts.
c. Bibliography.
d. Definition of a report.

2. Why is it important to provide the evidence of an essay?

a. To make it look good.
b. To support our findings.
c. To present a few short quotations.
d. To demonstrate the findings.

3. Why is it important to provide a comprehensive list of the sources and materials?

a. To check the information sources.
b. To identify from the context.
c. To enable the reader to locate them.
d. To clarify a point or seek further information.
4. How many steps are there in writing a short report format?
a. 11 steps
b. 12 steps
c. 13 steps
d. 14 steps

5. Which of the following statement is NOT correct?

a. An essay presents the arguments with supporting evidences.
b. An essay uses linking comments to provide continuity between the
paragraphs.
c. Each paragraph of an essay does not contain a specific and necessary point.
d. An academic department might use different formats to write a report.

6. these
line 1-2)

a. few short quotations

b. your findings
c. the evidence of claims
d. the paragraphs

7. It -20)

a. the bibliography
b. the quote of an essay
c. the list of the sources
d. the material

8. If you do not use a particular source, then do not include it in the bibliography.
(Page 51, line 23-24).
The underlined word is nearly the same in meaning as
a. references
b. particular source
c. biography
d. your work

9. to ensure that you provide evidence to justify your

50, line 24-25)
The unde
a. guarantee
b. secure
c. make sure
d. specify

10. expectations
The word expectation has a similar meaning to
a. hope
b. aspiration
c. prospect
d. future
 Part 5
Summary & Reflection

Task 9
Post Reading
Summarize this chapter in your own words. Write your own summary in not
more than one page.