This document provides an overview of the key features of academic writing. It begins by defining academic writing and outlining three learning objectives: 1) describe what academic writing is, 2) identify its characteristic features, and 3) appreciate how it differs from other types of writing such as creative writing. The document then provides definitions for words like "trite", "hackneyed", and "stereotyped" that describe overused phrases or ideas. It concludes by asking the reader to replace two-word verbs in sentences with single-word verbs.
This document provides an overview of the key features of academic writing. It begins by defining academic writing and outlining three learning objectives: 1) describe what academic writing is, 2) identify its characteristic features, and 3) appreciate how it differs from other types of writing such as creative writing. The document then provides definitions for words like "trite", "hackneyed", and "stereotyped" that describe overused phrases or ideas. It concludes by asking the reader to replace two-word verbs in sentences with single-word verbs.
This document provides an overview of the key features of academic writing. It begins by defining academic writing and outlining three learning objectives: 1) describe what academic writing is, 2) identify its characteristic features, and 3) appreciate how it differs from other types of writing such as creative writing. The document then provides definitions for words like "trite", "hackneyed", and "stereotyped" that describe overused phrases or ideas. It concludes by asking the reader to replace two-word verbs in sentences with single-word verbs.
academic writing. (EN7WC-I-c-4.2) LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Describe what is academic writing;
2. Identify the different features or characteristics of
academic writing; and 3. Appreciate the unique features of academic writing as compared to creative writing or any other types of writing. WHAT I KNOW WHAT’S NEW ● Trite, hackneyed, stereotyped, threadbare mean lacking the freshness that evokes attention or interest. ● Trite applies to a once effective phrase or idea spoiled from long familiarity. Example: “You win some, you lose some." ● Hackneyed stresses being worn out by overuse so as to become dull and meaningless. -Merriam Webster Dictionary Use a one-word verb on the following two-word verbs given. 1. The purpose of the literature review is to find out what has been said on the topic. 2. The witness left out several important details in the scene. 3. Hendriks (2010) points out that such a study might be useful. 4. The campers were thirsty after they used up the last of the water. 5. The group fell apart after the school year.
En8Rc-Iiig-10: Share Ideas Using Opinion-Marking Signals En8G-Iiig-3.6: Use Modals Appropriately. En8G-Iiig-12: Use Emphasis Markers For Persuasive Purposes