June 1, 2021
Unit 8: Introductions and conclusions, paraphrasing, writing forum
Videos: Video 17: Introducing and concluding your essay Homework task(s): Write out the body of your essay Suggested tasks for the tutorial: Exercise on introductions and conclusions (using a sample essay, otherwise a case study text) 1. Find the introduction and conclusion. 2. Highlight/annotate the following elements: • Introduction a) Establishing the field b) Research gap c) Thesis statement • Conclusion a) Restatement of thesis b) Summary of argumentation c) Ideas for future research Are any elements missing? Is there anything extra that is not on this list? Exercise on paraphrasing Using one of your case study articles: 1. Find a place in the text where a journal article is referenced, but not directly quoted. 2. Go to the Reference list and track down the original journal article using the library catalogue. 3. Open the original article. • Do you think the author of the case study article has paraphrased a specific section of this source, or have they summarised the source? • If you think the source was paraphrased, can you find the section that was paraphrased? Peer review exercise on integrating sources Swap essay drafts with a partner. Make notes on the following questions: 1. Has your partner used direct quotations? • If so, are they properly integrated (not 'floating?) 2. Has your partner used paraphrases? • If possible, open the original source text. How similar is the paraphrase to the source text? 3. Are all quotations and paraphrases adequately cited? Prepare written feedback for your partner. If time, share and discuss your feedback together.
Philomeen Dol, Elly Dutton, Bryan O'Donovan, Gea Hakker