You get to focus on researching and writing about current social, scientific, and global issues in English of your choice by taking notes and revising drafts for APA or MLA formatted research paper followed at international universities. Attention to IELTS test preparation will also be provided.
AEW1 Academic Essay Writing
09:00 AM ~ 10:30 AM on Tuesdays & Thursdays
This learner-centered writing course prepares students for international English language tests (IELTS) and academic assignments. The students will investigate the reading and writing sections of the language test. During the course, they will develop the skills needed to meet those requirements. The students will also develop the skills required for preparing college-level essays and reports. Particular attention will be paid to the formal essay structure, standard citation systems such as APA or MLA based on student readiness and academic English use.
Academic Essay Writing Session Content
Please click on the Session date for the Summary & Homework
Useful English Language Writing Links
Cambridge Write & Improve Login
Language Tool Free Spell Checker
Grammarly Explained: A Free Writing Assistant
APA Style: American Psychological Association
OWL Purdue University Writing Lab
APA Formatting and Style Guide
MLA Formatting and Style Guide
Useful IELTS Study Links
Understanding IELTS Course -The British Council
3rd Quarter:
Session 01: 09/28/2023 Orientation & Taking About Academic Writing
Session 02: 10/03/2023 IELTS Preparation Workshop
Session 03: 10/05/2023 IELTS Listening Practice Test
Session 04: 10/10/2023 IELTS Reading Practice Test
Session 05: 10/12/2023 IELTS Writing Practice Test
Session 06: 10/17/2023 IELTS Writing Scores and Individual Research
Session 10: 10/31/2023 The APA Academic Essay -Synthesizing Your Research
Session 11: 11/02/2023 The APA Academic Essay -The First Draft
Session 12: 11/07/2023 The APA Academic Essay -The First Draft Revised
Session 13: 11/09/2023 The APA Academic Essay -The Second Draft
Session 14: 11/14/2023 The APA Academic Essay -The Third Draft
Session 15: 11/16/2023 The Fourth & Final Draft / Write & Improve Assessments
4th Quarter:
Session_01: 12/05/2023 Orientation & Talking About Academic Writing
Session_02: 12/07/2023 The MLA Academic Essay -Gathering Research
Session_03: 12/12/2023 The MLA Academic Essay -Research Questions
Session_04: 12/14/2023 The MLA Academic Essay -Refining Research
Session_05: 12/19/2023 The MLA Academic Essay – Summarizing Solutions and Conclusion
Session_06: 12/21/2023 The MLA Academic Essay -Synthesizing Research
Session_07: 01/09/2024 MLA Formatting -The Introduction
Session_08: 01/11/2024 MLA Formatting -The 1st Draft
Session_09: 01/16/2024 MLA Formatting -The 2nd Draft
Session_10: 01/18/2024 MLA Formatting -The 3rd Draft
Session_11: 01/23/2024 IELTS Preparation Workshop 1 & Final Draft
Session_12: 01/25/2024 IELTS Preparation Workshop 2
Session_13: 01/30/2024 IELTS Listening Practice Test
Session_14: 02/01/2024 IELTS Reading Practice Test
Session_15: 02/06/2024 IELTS Writing Practice Test
Session_16: By appointment on Zoom IELTS Speaking Practice Test & Reflections
Learning Objectives (Teaching Aim and Purposes)
Through this course students will:
1. Develop a better understanding of the structure and requirements of the language proficiency test.
2. Create organized paragraphs in short essays based on experiences and research.
3. Develop reading and writing fluency through intensive and extensive reading.
4. Develop their academic writing skills through essays, reports, and research papers.
5. Produce a short research paper of 800-1,000 words within a guided environment.
6. Analyze and synthesize relevant information from college-level readings and lectures, take a position on an issue, and argue it persuasively.