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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!