上海交通大学：《学术英语写作与演讲 Academic Writing and Presentation in English》教学资源（课件讲稿）15 Conclusion

Academic Communication in English CONCLUSION

CONCLUSION Academic Communication in English

Questions: 1.How do you usually write a conclusion of an essay? 2.How is it compared with the research paper conclusion?

Questions: 1. How do you usually write a conclusion of an essay? 2. How is it compared with the research paper conclusion?

(1)The research shows that it is possible for the incorporation of the model that draws strength from both writing as a process and as a social interaction,with technology as an aid in an academic writing course.(2)The elements involved in the model are manifested in the course and appreciated by the students.Most students were satisfied with the activities,tasks and assignments and favored the idea of using computers and the Internet as an aid to writing.They also employed different kinds of strategies for completing the tasks and activities smoothly and successfully and did a lot of cooperative work during the writing process.(3)The evaluation of the course suggests that the course has achieved the goal of helping learners improve their academic writing competence and confidence,which will enable them to cope successfully with future writing tasks.(4)The limitation of the study is that the number of subjects is not big,and it was conducted over a relatively short period of time.(5)A longitudinal study with more subjects could yield more useful and convincing results

(1) The research shows that it is possible for the incorporation of the model that draws strength from both writing as a process and as a social interaction, with technology as an aid in an academic writing course. (2) The elements involved in the model are manifested in the course and appreciated by the students. Most students were satisfied with the activities, tasks and assignments and favored the idea of using computers and the Internet as an aid to writing. They also employed different kinds of strategies for completing the tasks and activities smoothly and successfully and did a lot of cooperative work during the writing process. (3) The evaluation of the course suggests that the course has achieved the goal of helping learners improve their academic writing competence and confidence, which will enable them to cope successfully with future writing tasks. (4)The limitation of the study is that the number of subjects is not big, and it was conducted over a relatively short period of time. (5) A longitudinal study with more subjects could yield more useful and convincing results

Essentials of a conclusion Summary of major argument (topic,thesis, main points) Summary of findings/Answers to the questions Implications of the findings P Limitations of the research Suggestions for future research

Essentials of a conclusion Summary of major argument (topic, thesis, main points) Summary of findings/ Answers to the questions Implications of the findings Limitations of the research Suggestions for future research