Students practice the skills needed to write a term report in ENGL 214 on a themed topic. Students hone these skills through a number of shorter writing exercises meant to emulate all aspects of a full report. They are introduced to basic research skills involving the internet and the University’s databases and print collection. They are taught about the APA style of documentation, evaluating sources, summarizing, note taking, drafting, revising and editing. Academic integrity in report writing is strongly emphasized. Their reading skills are further enhanced through exposure to a variety of graphical sources such as charts, graphs and diagrams. Students are taught presentation skills culminating in an individual PowerPoint presentation based on a focused aspect.
The objectives of this course are:
a) to optimize the language skills acquired from ENGL 101 to enhance their proficiency in English for Academic Purposes (EAP);
b) to acquire and develop the requisite skills needed to write a technical report using a variety of sources; to evaluate and integrate those sources, and reference them using APA format;
c) to develop the students’ critical thinking skills and ability to make informed inferences.
d) Write a 400 ±50-word argument essay incorporating source material to provide evidence for, support for, or otherwise expand upon, their own ideas.
e) Accurately paraphrase appropriate source material and integrate it into their writing.
f) Use APA in-text citation to reference sources.
The objectives of this course are:
a) to optimize the language skills acquired from ENGL 101 to enhance their proficiency in English for Academic Purposes (EAP);
b) to acquire and develop the requisite skills needed to write a technical report using a variety of sources; to evaluate and integrate those sources, and reference them using APA format;
c) to develop the students’ critical thinking skills and ability to make informed inferences.
d) Write a 400 ±50-word argument essay incorporating source material to provide evidence for, support for, or otherwise expand upon, their own ideas.
e) Accurately paraphrase appropriate source material and integrate it into their writing.
f) Use APA in-text citation to reference sources.
- Teacher: Rajaa Jamil Morrar