《学科英语》课程教学资源（讲义）0-Edited Paper_Writing direction

Edited Paper Writing Directions STEP1:GROUP DISCUSSION Directions:What are some of the most pressing issues in the world/China today?Asa group.make a list of the issues below.You may do online research Then,choose 2 issues to discuss in more detail: Issue1 Issue2 Questions to Ask What is the problem? Why is this a serious problem? What are the causes of reasons for the problem? Who is responsible? What are some possible solutions? Who would be responsible for each part of the solution(government, other groups,individuals,ete)?

Edited Paper Writing Directions STEP 1: GROUP DISCUSSION Directions: What are some of the most pressing issues in the world/China today? As a group, make a list of the issues below. You may do online research Then, choose 2 issues to discuss in more detail: Questions to Ask Issue 1 Issue 2 What is the problem? Why is this a serious problem? What are the causes of reasons for the problem? Who is responsible? What are some possible solutions? Who would be responsible for each part of the solution (government, other groups, individuals, etc)?

What are the steps for the solution? What are the limitations of the solution?How do you address those limitations? What will happen if wedo nothing? STEP2:BRAINSTORM Planning out your problem/solution essay. Name: Topic: Step 1:Brainstorm ideas by making a list of ideas about your topic. Step 2:Narrow down your topic by crossing out the ideas that are less important above. Step 3:Prioritize the ideas by putting them in the order of importance

What are the steps for the solution? What are the limitations of the solution? How do you address those limitations? What will happen if we do nothing? STEP 2: BRAINSTORM Planning out your problem/solution essay. Name: Topic: _ _ Step 1: Brainstorm ideas by making a list of ideas about your topic. Step 2: Narrow down your topic by crossing out the ideas that are less important above. Step 3: Prioritize the ideas by putting them in the order of importance

Write down key words while doing your research on the topic: STEP 3:PLANYOUR ESSAY Please review the handouts about parts of academic essays we have worked on sofar Introductory Hook: Paragraph: -it is 3-4 sentences long(not including Working thesis statement (main idea(topic)&controlling the thesis statement) ideas) and thesis statement

Write down key words while doing your research on the topic: STEP 3: PLAN YOUR ESSAY *Please review the handouts about parts of academic essays we have worked on so far. Introductory Paragraph: -it is 3-4 sentences long (not including the thesis statement) and thesis statement Hook: Working thesis statement (main idea(topic)& controlling ideas)

must be very clear -see PPT"Introduction&Thesis Statement" Topic Sentence Background Paragraph: Definition of the problem&other important terms: -this describes Background use definition structures use citations information about the problem and includes any necessary definitions ofterminology.The significance of the Causes and consequences of the problem issue should be include people who are causing the problem/people who emphasized.It is 4-5 are affected by this problem sentences long Significance of the problem: use different strategies you have practiced in class

must be very clear -see PPT “Introduction & Thesis Statement” Background Paragraph: -this describes Background information about the problem and includes any necessary definitions of terminology. The significance of the issue should be emphasized. It is 4-5 sentences long Topic Sentence Definition of the problem & other important terms: -use definition structures -use citations Causes and consequences of the problem - include people who are causing the problem/ people who are affected by this problem Significance of the problem: - use different strategies you have practiced in class

-see PPT"Background Paragraph" Topic Sentence Body Paragraph 1: -see PPT"Topic Sentences -this focuses on the first controlling idea mentioned in the thesis statement.There should be a clear focus throughout the paragraph Supporting Detail: It is4-6 sentences long Topic Sentence -see PPT"Topic Sentences Body Paragraph 2: -this focuses on the second controlling idea mentioned in the thesis statement There should be a clear focus Supporting Detail: throughout the paragraph It is 4-6 sentences long

-see PPT “Background Paragraph” Body Paragraph 1: -this focuses on the first controlling idea mentioned in the thesis statement. There should be a clear focus throughout the paragraph. It is 4-6 sentences long Topic Sentence -see PPT “Topic Sentences ” Supporting Detail: Body Paragraph 2: -this focuses on the second controlling idea mentioned in the thesis statement. There should be a clear focus throughout the paragraph. It is 4-6 sentences long Topic Sentence -see PPT “Topic Sentences ” Supporting Detail:

Topic Sentence see PPTTopic Sentences Body Paragraph 3: -this focuses on the third controlling idea mentioned in the thesis statement.There should Supporting Detail be a clear focus throughout the paragraph. It is 4-6 sentences long Topic sentence (bringing the readers back to the main idea/topic) Concluding Paragraph: -this paragraph does Brief summary of the controlling ideas of the essay not contain any new ideas. *you may use limitation(s)to strengthen your It is 3-5 sentences arguments if not already mentioned in the body paragraphs. Suggestion or prediction that connects thesis arguments to larger context

Body Paragraph 3: -this focuses on the third controlling idea mentioned in the thesis statement. There should be a clear focus throughout the paragraph. It is 4-6 sentences long Topic Sentence -see PPT “Topic Sentences ” Supporting Detail: Concluding Paragraph: - this paragraph does not contain any new ideas. It is 3-5 sentences Topic sentence (bringing the readers back to the main idea/topic) Brief summary of the controlling ideas of the essay * you may use limitation(s)to strengthen your arguments if not already mentioned in the body paragraphs. Suggestion or prediction that connects thesis arguments to larger context

At least THREE(3)sources Reference list: 1 -you will cite these sources within the 2 text and include them in the end of text reference page,using APA format If you have any questions while planning your essay,write them down below:

Reference list: - you will cite these sources within the text and include them in the end of text reference page, using APA format. At least THREE (3) sources 1. 2. 3. If you have any questions while planning your essay, write them down below: _ _ _ _ _