Academic writing rules
How many academic writing rules you were taught last semester?
10
What are the two parts of the Project assessment?
Written proposal + Mini Viva
What is the meaning of “paraphrase”?
To rewrite in your own words
XJTLU is a partnership between which 2 universities?
Xi’an Jiaotong University and University of Liverpool
Up to today, which movie is the highest-grossing animated film in the world?
Ne Zha 2
Tell me 3 writing rules you remember from last semester.
Do not use informal vocabulary (kids, so on or a bit) or abbreviations (etc.)
Avoid vague or general terms (things, stuff or good).
Do not state your opinion, personal feelings or be subjective (I think…, I hope…, luckily).
Avoid using personal pronouns (I, our, you, etc.) or imperatives – directly telling the reader what to do (Stop polluting!, Take this as an example!).
Do not use contractions (shouldn’t or won't).
Do not use And, So or But at the beginning of a sentence.
Avoid using strong or absolute statements (as we all know, obviously, or everybody knows).
Do not ask rhetorical questions (How can this be solved?).
Do not use proverbs (every coin has two sides, practice makes perfect) or clichés (double-edged sword, with the development of...).
Do not write integers between 1-9 (1, 2, 3rd, etc.) in paragraphs or essays.
When are the due dates for the proposal and the Mini Viva?
Week 9 and Week 12
What are the two types of in-text citations? Write examples on the whiteboard.
Integrated citation and non-integrated citation
Which building is the first building at XJTLU?
Foundation Building
Which is the only part of the human body that cannot heal itself?
Teeth
Identify 3 academic writing errors in the following sentence: And when people use a vocabulary journal, it can absolutely bring loads of benefits for their language study.
Rules Broken: Rule 1: Do not use informal vocabulary (“loads of”);
Rule 6: Do not use And, So, or But at the beginning of the sentence;
Rule 7: Avoid using strong or absolute statement
What do you need to include in the Appendices of your written proposal?
A. survey B. SIC C. Work allocation form and submission consent
What are three ways of paraphrasing?
1. Change sentence order 2. Change word forms 3. Replace key words with synonyms
What gift was given by the University of Liverpool to XJTLU to symbolize "the journey of partnership"?
A British narrow boat (Liverbird of Suzhou)
Which is the only type of food that can never go bad?
Honey
Identify 2 academic writing errors and correct them in the following sentence: I think many university students struggle with EAP writing because they weren’t taught this way in high school.
Rules Broken: Rule 3: Do not state your personal opinion, personal feelings or be subjective,
Rule 5: Do not use contractions
Correct version: Many university students struggle with EAP writing because they were not taught this way in high school
What are the five sections included in your written proposal?
1. proposal statement 2. background 3. benefits 4. next steps 5. Conclusion and measuring success
Paraphrase the following sentence using at least two of the methods: These activities give students a chance to express themselves and manage their emotions in a healthy way.
(Students can be given the opportunity to express themselves and manage their feelings in a healthy manner with these events.)
What is XJTLU’s motto? You can give either the Chinese or the English version.
(Chinese: 博学明道，笃行任事; English: Light and Wings)
What is the national animal of Scotland?
Unicorn