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Summary: There was a course orientation that explained the documents below, including what is expected of you in our classes and your homework, how you can do well, and how you can improve your English writing skills the most in this course. 

How will your grade be calculated? 

MLA Academic Final Presentation (20%)

Homework (30%) 

MLA Academic Midterm Paper (20%)

Class Participation (10%)

Cambridge English Write & Improve (20% -10% is online class participation)

Total Score = 100%

“The best time to plan a book is while you’re doing the dishes.”

~ Agatha Christie

Files to Download:

Academic-Essay-Writing-Survey-AEW2Download

Homework due at 1 p.m. before Session_02, submitted on the Write & Improve Website, which is your 1st Write & Improve essay:

Second, you can complete the essay after setting up your online account with a class code that will be emailed to you based on your email address. In this first class, I demonstrated how to complete the assignment, so for any absent students, please contact me.

Reviewing your score and noticing your mistakes to improve your draft after submission is essential. Your university pays for this service, so you do not have to. Write & Improve is like a free textbook that Saidai pays for. Please take advantage of this homework opportunity. Please complete the essay Writing Academic English at Saitama University: Why are you taking this Academic Essay Writing (AEW1) course?

Please use these question prompts to help you with a 200-250 word essay.​
What kind of academic essay writing have you done so far in English?
What is puzzling about academic essay writing (i.e., what questions do you have about academic writing)? 
Which specific writing concepts/skills do you most want to develop this semester? Why? How? Please explain in detail, giving clear reasons. 

Please review the guidance of Write & Improve and revise the essay as often as you like.

This essay counts for one of your five Write & Improve essays.

For AEW1a 1st quarter students: If you have already written this essay in AEW1a, please choose another essay of your choice. Check each webpage number on Write & Improve to find this essay. You can also ask your teacher which webpage number the essay is located on. The essay will probably not be on page 7.

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