Captain American
Tell us at least two paraphrasing skills on word level
use synonyms
use different parts of speech
change word order
Tell us at least two paraphrasing skills on sentence level
Change sentence type
Change active voice to passive voice or vice versa.
Give at least three examples of hedging language
may, perhaps, could
tend to
likely
possible
Tell us at least two features of a good summary (idea development).
•All main ideas are included
•Enough detail is included
•The information is accurate
Tell us at least two features of a good summary (organization and language).
•The organization is clear
•Paraphrasing is sufficient
•The vocabulary and grammar is accurate, varied, and academic
Tell us 2-3 features of academic register
•Formal vocabulary
•Complex sentences and longer sentences
•Less personal pronouns
Is this sentence appropriate in an essay at university?
"In university writing, you should avoid using informal language as much as you possibly can. People will think your writing is rubbish if you use it!"
Informal / not appropriate (informal vocabulary: rubbish, personal pronouns: you, vague language: people)
Is this sentence appropriate in an essay at university?
"In university writing, informal language should be avoided whenever possible because it is generally considered to be inappropriate."
Appropriate in tone
Is this sentence appropriate in an essay at university?
"In university writing, it is highly imperative to eschew employing informal language where practicable as it is unvaryingly considered inapposite in scholarly composition."
Not appropriate: the vocabulary is certainly advanced, but too wordy; remind students that clear communication in writing is more important than using impressive, 10-dollar words.
Tell us some alternative academic expressions that can be used in place of the word "thing"
Tell us some alternative academic expressions that can be used in place of the word "good"
Give me some alternative academic expressions that can be used in place of the word "bad"
error correction: 1 & 4
There is only one academic register error in each sentence.
1. Personal pronouns cannot be used in academic writing.
This means workers can not only enrich experience, but also protecting the environment.
4. Question marks cannot be used in academic writing.
A possible reason for the worse environmental pollution is that….
error correction: 5 & 7
There is only one academic register error in each sentence.
5. Strong language such as “obviously” cannot be used in academic writing.
The emission of carbon dioxide is likely to lead to climate change.
7. Cliché such as “every coin has two sides” cannot be used in academic writing.
Therefore, there are both advantages and disadvantages of using box devices to plant trees.
error correction: 3 & 9
There is only one academic register error in each sentence.
3. Contraction cannot be used in academic writing
The storm was not severe.
9. Avoid using ‘and / but / so’ at the beginning of sentences.
Sea level has risen by only about 6-8 inches. However, the rate of rise has increased over time.