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Date
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Lesson
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Assignments
Due
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Unit 1: Diagnostic Revision and
Analysis
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1
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T
01/21
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Introduction to course
Discussion of Diagnostic Exam
Module 1.0: Audience: Writing & Culture (50 minutes)
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2
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R
1/23
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Ice-breaker
vocabulary Share
Diagnostic Exam (50 minutes)
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3
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T
1/28
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Module 1.1 Audience/Purpose:
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4
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R
1/30
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Module 1.2 Thesis Statements
Assign: Diagnostic Revisions and Analysis |
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5
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T
2/4
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Module 1.3 PIE/ Paragraph Patterns
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6
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R
2/6
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Module 1.4 Coherence (KNO)
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Due: Diagnostic Homework (due by 11 pm) |
7
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T
2/11
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Module 1.5 Academic Style
Module 1.6 Review Introduction and conclusion |
Suggested Readings: 1. Informal/Formal Language Handout 2. Revised Sentences |
8
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R
2/13
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Module 1.7 Advanced Punctuation
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9
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T
2/18
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Peer Review
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Due: 5 writer's help activities Due: Diagnostic Revision and Analysis
(due before class)
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Unit 2: ILMRD PortfolioModule 2.1
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Module 2.1 Introduction to IMRD Structure
Assign: IMRD Portfolio
---------------------------------------------------- Module 2.1 Introduction to IMRD Structure Cont’d. |
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12
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R
2/27
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Module 2.2 IMRD Tense & Voice
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13
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T
3/4.
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Module 2.3 IMRD Variation
Assign: Reflection (on IMRD variation)
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14
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R
3/6
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Module 2.4 Literature Review & Critique
CARS |
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15
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T
3/11
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Module 2.5.1 Understanding Plagiarism and Paraphrasing
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16
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R
3/13
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Module 2.5.2 Avoiding Plagiarism: Summary/Paraphrase & Quoting
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17
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T
3/18
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Module 2.5.3 Avoiding Plagiarism: Citation Styles,
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Due: ILMRD Portfolio
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Unit 3: Annotated Bibliography
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18
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R
3/20
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Module 3.1 Developing a Research Question
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SPRING BREAK
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NO
CLASSES
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19
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T
4/1
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Module 3.2 Introduction to the Annotated Bibliography
Assign: Annotated Bibliography
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Due: 5 more writer's help activities (10 total) |
20
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R
4/3
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Library Day
CLASS IS HELD IN THE LIBRARY
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21
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T
4/8
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Module 3.3 Refining Research Topics
Review of Narrowing Topics Headings/Subheadings Sample Outlines: Argument Problem-Solution Literature Review IMRD |
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Unit 4:
Final Research Paper
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22
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R
4/10
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Module 4.1 Refining Outlines
Peer Review Annotated Bibliographies Review+ Workshop on Outlining Papers |
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23
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T
4/15
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Module 4.2 Logic, Argument, & Counterargument
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Due: Final Annotated Bibliography |
24
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R
4/17
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Module 4.3 Synthesizing Sources
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25
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T
4/22
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Module 4.4 Body Paragraphs+Workshop
*look over common errors in Ann. Bibliographies Sign-Up for Conferences |
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26
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R
4/24
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Module 4.5 Introductions and Conclusions
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27
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T
4/29
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Due: 1st draft Research Paper (due in Dropbox before class) |
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28
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R
5/1
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Module 4.7 Abstracts + Formatting+ Title Writing
(individual conferences begin) |
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29
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T
5/6
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NO CLASS
(individual conferences) |
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30
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R
5/8
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NO CLASS
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Due: Final Research Paper
(due before midnight) If you have not already done so, complete: reflection assignment |
Overview: This is the second
course in a two-course sequence for international graduate students at the
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It is designed to introduce
students to the practices of research-based writing for American academic
audiences, such as developing a research question, writing a literature review
and annotated bibliography, synthesizing sources, drafting and revising
research papers. Strategies for avoiding plagiarism will also be introduced and
practiced in this process. General principles of academic writing, such as
awareness of audience and purpose, coherence and unity, clear thesis
statements, PIE structure, and formal academic style, will be also discussed as
students analyze their own writing in light of these principles. Organizational
patterns and features of a typical scientific research paper (so called IMRD
paper) will also be introduced. Readings are used as a stimulus for discussion
of a topic and/or as a source of support in writing assignments. Although oral
skills are not the main component of this course, students can expect to
practice oral English through group discussions and peer review.
Course objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate retrospective insight
into their own writing in terms of audience and purpose awareness, thesis
statement, paragraph structure, coherence, academic style and punctuation.
2.
Revise their own writing based on
their self-diagnosis of the problems listed above.
3.
Describe organizational patterns of
a typical scientific research paper (so called "ILMRD" paper).
4.
Describe essential elements and
characteristics of each component of an ILMRD paper.
5.
Write a literature review
synthesizing 6-8 sources that they find from their field of study.
6.
Develop focused
research questions based on a critical review of literature.
7.
Form an outline of a research paper
of either the argumentative or problem-solution type.
8.
Create an annotated bibliography
that summarizes and evaluates sources for their validity, credibility,
arguments, and relevancy to the research questions.
9.
Integrate sources in their writing
without plagiarism (by paraphrasing, summarizing, and quoting).
10.
Document sources in APA or the most
widely used citation style in their field of study.
11.
Use library databases to locate
sources appropriate for their field of study with an effective search
strategy.
12.
Write an abstract that summarizes
the rationale, main points, and implications of a research paper.
13.
Write a research paper that
demonstrates a mastery of all skills described above with an abstract,
introduction, literature review, arguments and supporting evidence from
sources, and a conclusion.
14.
Give constructive feedback to peers
on their writing in both oral and written forms.
Grade Policy for the ESL
Writing Service Courses:
Letter grades are based
on performance of students on class assignments and participation in class. A passing
grade for this course is a grade of “B-” (80%) or higher. Grades are recorded
as S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory) on the student transcript, but
instructors will grade on a letter grade scale throughout the semester.
Your grade will be made
up of the following components:
Unit 1: Diagnostic Analysis and Revision Assignment
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15%
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Unit 2: ILMRD Portfolio
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15%
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Unit 3: Annotated Bibliography
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15%
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Unit 4: Major Research Paper
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25%
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Participation & Attendance
(in-class activities)
Vocabulary Share |
20%
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5%
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Writer's Help (12 of your choice)
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5%
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Required textbook: Writer’s
Help eBook
The required textbook for this course is an
eBook (online textbook) called Writer’s Help. This
handbook will be used throughout the course and will serve as a significant
resource in three ways: to help you prepare for class, to provide you with
extra help, and to offer you practice exercises for independent study. Because
it’s an online textbook, you can access it on any computer with your individual
username and password.
Please purchase the “access code” for this book
by the 2nd day of class. You can purchase a physical access
code card with a free student guide at the UIUC Bookstore, OR you
can purchase a virtual access code on the Writer’s Help website at: http://pages.mail.bfwpub.com/WritersHelp/Student_Ordering_Info/ Please
note that you may purchase either 2-year or 4-year access at your own
preference.
Student Assessment: There
will be no final exam for this course. Your written assignments will be graded
on organization, content, conventions and vocabulary/style. All writing
assignments are due at the assigned time, and late papers will be penalized. We
will employ a process method for completing papers, and you can expect to
revise your drafts one or more times before it is considered “done” and ready
to be graded.
Course Management
System: The course website can be found at: esl501-divine.blogspot.com. All
assignment and homework information will be posted here. You are also expected
to check your email daily for additional information/assignments. You will be
submitting all of your own work electronically via dropbox. All essays will be
due electronically on the due date and time provided on the assignment
directions.
Student Participation: This
is an ENGLISH language class. Everyone is here to improve his/her language
skill. You must therefore stick to speaking in ENGLISH at all times in the
classroom.
Homework and reading
assignments may be given daily. Students are expected to come to class prepared
to discuss homework and readings. Participation in class discussions and
activities is expected and will contribute to the final grade—this includes
encouraging the participation of others. A grade of zero will be given to all
work missed due to an unexcused absence. Late homework within 48 hours may not
be accepted or will be marked down. Work will not be accepted and receive
a zero if it is more than 48 hours past the due date.
If you have troubles completing assignments, you need to contact me with sufficient time prior to the due date for assistance and not after the due date.
Attendance Policy for
the ESL Writing Service Courses:
Students are required to
attend all classes. If, for some reason, you must be absent, please contact the
instructor before class. IF YOU ARE ABSENT, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL NOTES
AND ASSIGNMENTS. Two tardies (times late) count as one absence, no matter if
it's 1 minute or 10. If you are tardy more than 20 minutes, it counts as an
absence. After three absences, you will receive a verbal warning from the
instructor. After four absences, the ESL Writing Director will be notified and
you will receive a formal probation warning. After 5 absences, you may fail the
course. Remember, students who are chronically absent or late are in danger of
failing the course at the director’s discretion.
Plagiarism Policy for the ESL Writing Service Courses:
One of the main goals in
this course is to teach you how to avoid plagiarism and how to uphold academic
integrity principles. As you know, the consequences of plagiarism are serious.
Plagiarism is one type of academic dishonesty which may result in a student’s
suspension or dismissal from the University. At the very least, it will result
in a failing grade in the course at the director’s discretion. Therefore, the
work you turn in for this class MUST BE YOUR OWN. Do not plagiarize or you will
receive an F on the assignment and in the course!
All students will be
required to submit their major assignments to the Compass 2g UIUC
SafeAssignment database in accordance with campus policies and procedures
regarding academic integrity, which are set forth in the Student Code at
Article 1, Part 4 (http://admin.illinois.edu/policy/code/article1_part4_1-401.html).
Finally,
Communication and
understanding are important elements of this class. If at any time you have
questions about the course content or about your papers, please ask in class,
communicate with me by email, or make an appointment to see me. I will do my
best to be available and responsive.
To obtain
disability-related academic adjustments and/or auxiliary aids, students with
disabilities must contact the course instructor and the Disability Resources
and Educational Services (DRES) as soon as possible. To contact DRES you may
visit 1207 S. Oak St., Champaign, call 333-4603 (V/TDD), or e-mail a message to disability@uiuc.edu
