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1 augustus 2021

Teacher’s Handbook for the Academic Reading and Writing module

This handbook offers an overview of the Academic Reading and Writing module taught by the Academic Language Centre of Leiden University. This course has been offered in various forms to first-year students of BA International Studies, BA Urban Studies and other programmes since 2012. The aim of this handbook is to provide a framework for tutors outside the Academic Language Centre who wish to teach the module in its current format, and/or to serve as a basis for those who wish adapt the module to fit the needs of their specific programme. The overall goal is to enable departments and programmes to incorporate academic reading and writing skills into their curricula, using tried and tested materials developed by specialists.

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Philomeen Dol, Elly Dutton, Bryan O'Donovan, Gea Hakker

1 juni 2021

5. ATC - What needs to be cited

When is citation needed? (What needs to be cited, and what does not?)

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Philomeen Dol, Elly Dutton, Bryan O'Donovan, Gea Hakker

1 juni 2021

6. ATC - How to cite sources

What should a citation look like?

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Philomeen Dol, Elly Dutton, Bryan O'Donovan, Gea Hakker

1 juni 2021

Unit 3: Introducing the case studies, citation using CMS, paragraph structure

Videos: Video 5: what needs to be cited Video 6: How to cite sources Video 7: Using paragraphs Homework task(s): Write a draft of Assignment 2: Critical Reflection Suggested tasks for the tutorial: Tutor introduces the case studies and asks students to choose their case study Exercise on what (not) to cite Using the list below, discuss which examples would need to be cited and which constitute general knowledge: • The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a country located in central Africa formerly known as Zaire. • The Congo was once under Belgian rule. The Belgian Congo achieved independence on 30 June 1960. • Army Chief of Staff Joseph-Désiré Mobutu officially came to power on 25th November 1965, by means of coup d'état. Scholars often refer to Mobutu's rise to power as an example of a Cold War cult of personality. • A coup d’état is the sudden, violent overthrow of an existing government by a small group. Discussion questions on paragraphs • What is a paragraph? • How many topics should you cover in one paragraph? • What structure should a paragraph have? Exercise to practise CMS citation (Notes & Bibliography style): • Work with a partner to create CMS citation(s) for [introductory text] in CMS Notes and Bibliography style. • Create a note, a shortened note and a reference list entry. • Implement these citations in your critical reflection draft. Peer review of Critical Reflection (Assignment 2) drafts Swap drafts with a partner. Read your partner's draft and make notes on the following points: a. Has your partner provided a summary and a critical assessment of the text? b. Is the draft structured in paragraphs? Does each paragraph represent one topic? c. How does your partner bring in the source text (quotes, paraphrases)? Write feedback for your partner.

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Philomeen Dol, Elly Dutton, Bryan O'Donovan, Gea Hakker

1 juni 2021

Unit 2: Taking a critical stance, using sources and avoiding plagiarism [LIBRARY TUTORIAL; assignment koppelen]

Videos: Video 3: The role of sources Video 4: Why we cite & Plagiarism Homework task(s): Complete Assignment 1: Library Tutorial (Ask your own library, or see this example: https://search.edusources.nl/materialen/fb8124eb-52bc-42ef-95fc-0db6bce4bfba) Complete a draft of Assignment 2: Critical Reflection (See Teacher’s Handbook for the Academic Reading and Writing module) Suggested tasks for the tutorial: Discussion questions to detect bias (positive or negative) in [introductory text] • Is the author a known expert in the field or topic, with a background and credentials that can be easily verified? • Does the author use strong or emotional language, present opinion as fact, or employ the use of stereotypes in order to express his or her attitudes? • Does the author present information gathered from source materials both accurately and within the proper context? • Are there any flaws in the selection of source materials, the performance of analysis, or the design of methodology, which might suggest a deliberate attempt to satisfy or support a predetermined argument, outcome, or opinion? (Source: HSU Resource Database) Discussion questions on using sources and avoiding plagiarism • Why do we use sources? • What is citation and why do we do it? • What is plagiarism? What can you do to avoid it? Class quiz to explore plagiarism For each scenario below, decide whether it is a case of plagiarism [answers in brackets]: • Copying some of the work of one of your classmates [YES] • Copying and pasting from a source, citing the source, but not using quotation marks [YES] • Translating a part of a non-English article (e.g. in Chinese or French) and not giving a citation [YES] • Using information that constitutes general knowledge, and not giving a citation [NO]

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Philomeen Dol, Elly Dutton, Bryan O'Donovan, Gea Hakker

1 juni 2021

1. ATC Introduction

(introduces the course and the videos) What is academic writing?

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Philomeen Dol, Elly Dutton, Bryan O'Donovan, Gea Hakker

1 juni 2021

Unit 9: Revision strategies, writing forum

Videos: Video 18: Avoiding typical errors Video 19: Revising your work Homework task(s): Write out an introduction and a conclusion to your essay Suggested tasks for the tutorial: Class discussion questions on typical errors • What were the typical writing errors introduced in the video? • What can you do to avoid those errors? • What do you find difficult when writing essays? Self-reflection exercise about revision What steps should you go through to review and revise your own writing? In pairs/small groups, create a checklist that you could use to review your own work. Tip: look back through the course materials to make sure you capture all the different aspects of writing. Peer review of full essay drafts Swap essay drafts with a partner. Use the checklist that you just created to review your partner's work. Prepare feedback for your partner: • What have they done well? • What could be improved? When you've finished your review: is there anything that you would now like to add to your revision checklist?

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Philomeen Dol, Elly Dutton, Bryan O'Donovan, Gea Hakker

1 juni 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.

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Philomeen Dol, Elly Dutton, Bryan O'Donovan, Gea Hakker

1 juni 2021

Trailer: Academic reading and writing

Short introduction to the course.

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Philomeen Dol, Elly Dutton, Bryan O'Donovan, Gea Hakker

1 juni 2021

Unit 6: Integrating sources, academic language

Videos: Video 12: Integrating material from sources Video 13: Academic Register Video 14: Tentative and objective language Homework task(s): Hand in Assignment 3: Essay Outline Suggested tasks for the tutorial: Tutor introduces Assignment 4: Final Essay Exercise on using and integrating sources Consider one of your case study texts. Find a number of instances where the author refers to a source. • Do they use quotations? If so, how do they bring in the quote? • Do they paraphrase? • Why do you think they refer to a source here? Exercise on academic language In one of your case study texts, find and annotate examples of the following: • Words and phrases that are in academic register • Tentative or cautious language • Instances where the author refers to themselves (are there any?) Peer review of paragraphs Take the paragraph you wrote for Assignment 3: Essay Outline (including citations) and swap it with a partner. Read your partner's paragraph. Consider the following questions: • Is there a clear topic sentence that captures the main point of the paragraph? • What kind of supporting material does your partner use (quotes, paraphrases, examples)? • When your partner uses material from sources, is it correctly integrated and cited? Write brief feedback to help your partner improve their paragraph.

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Philomeen Dol, Elly Dutton, Bryan O'Donovan, Gea Hakker