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Focus on Essays and Reports
Question or Topic
Marking Schedul
e
Tutor’s explanation in class
Assignment Expectations
Submit assignmenton time
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Bibliography
Introduce topic and background information
Identify the main points in the essay AND how they will be addressed
Main points Linked
Summary of content from body of the essay
Reference list – APA format
..Depends on the type of report you are writing Sections will include
May also include
Abstract
Introduction
Literature Review
Method
Results/Findings
Discussion
Recommendations
Appendices
Conclusion
Bibliography
3rd person - Impersonal Accurate grammar and punctuation Logical – structured flow Researched – evidence based No slang or colloquialisms – formal Precise rather than vague
YOUR OWN VOICE – paraphrased not copied
Intelligentbut
Unknowledgable
Identify the following phrases as either
academic or personal writing
I think that there has been an increase in the harmful use of alcohol
over the last decade
Personal – Opinion(Only give your opinion if it is
asked for)
According to the World Health Organisation (2011), the average
consumption of acloholic beverages in 2005 was 6.13 litres of
pure alcohol for every person aged 15 and older
Academic – statistics, referenced
On average, the pre-kindergarten classes that the children in this subsample
attended met for 23h per week
Academic – providing it has been preceded by some research and statistical analysis. 23h should be
written out in full: 23 hours
In my experience, I have found that children’s language knowledge
in toddlerhood predicts their literacy achievement at school
Personal – anecdotal (only include personal experience if it is asked for. Even then you should provide an example to back this statement up)
In 2009, DOC applied aerial 1080 to 174,000 hectares to control
possums and rats.
Academic – factual, but should be referenced
To incredulous looks from both sides, he said the rules banned MPs wearing or carrying anything that advertised
things.
Personal – subjective interpretation of body
langauge, not referenced. Is more like journalism than
academic writing
Number these steps 1-10
Read questio
nPlan
Redraft and
redraft
Reflect and
reviewThink
Construct initial
plan
Analyse the
question
Research and read
Submit
Draft
The effective method
1. Read question
2. Analyse the question
3. Construct initial plan
4. Read / research
5. Think
6. Plan
7. Write first draft
8. Check and re-draft. Proofread
9. Submit
10.Reflect and review on feedback
The ‘assignment is a nightmare’ method
1. Read question
4. Read / research
7. Write first draft
9. Submit
Watch one way to do this
Using theorists from the field of psychology, describe and discuss two personality theories and give examples (1000 words).
Marking schedule: Two theories described 20% Two personality models discussed in
depth using theorists with appropriate examples provided 60%
Accurate APA referencing grammar and punctuation 20%
What is the subject/topic of this essay question?
“Personality theories”
What is the instruction in this essay question?
“Describe and discuss” and “Give examples”
Are there any other key aspects or significant words?
“Using theorists”
Introduction - 10% of word count
1st personality theory – described (100) - discussed (300) - examples
2nd personality theory– described (100) - discussed (300) - examples
Conclusion – 10-15% of word count
100
400
400
100+
Write a 500 word essay to explain the partial rootzone drying system of irrigation and discuss its advantages and disadvantages
Marking schedule: Described in depth 40% Advantages and
disadvantages have been explored 40%
Accurate APA referencinggrammar and punctuation 20%
Introduction - 10% of word count
PRD described
Advantages of PRD
Disadvantages of PRD
Conclusion – 10-15% of word count
50
200
100
100
50+
Work from key words on plan
Change key words on plan to questions so you research to answer your questionsHow do you perform partial rootzone dryingHow does PRD work on the plant?Where and when should PRD be used?What are the advantages of partial rootzone
drying? Disadvantages?
You might also prepare a worksheet for yourself with section for your questions and reference details
Question ResearchReference
Start with whichever section
you feel most confident writing
Plan to start early on your assignment
Analyse the questionDraft a plan
Research
Use academic writing style
Draft and redraft
Proofread
Enjoy the learning process!