ACADEMIC ENGLISH III

December 6, 2013

ReminderNext class (Tuesday) is peer feedback day. Make sure to bring your revised 1st draft (complete).

- Use the checklist on the website to revise your rough draft before writing your 1st draft.

Sample thesis statementsEspecially in Somalia, one of three countries that have not ratified the Convention, child labour remains a prevalent part of the society, depriving children of opportunity unique to childhood. An adoption of a certification mark for products made without child labour, in resemblance to the International Fairtrade Certification Mark, and instillation of a minimum wage can be a solution to the widespread child labour issue in Somalia.

Sample thesis statements Though South Africa has one of the cleanest water systems in the world (IRIN, 2009), lack of sanitation and accessibility is killing numerous South Africans with dehydration, malnutrition and water borne disease. The pain that is currently being inflicted upon people in South Africa can be eased, however, by the government carrying out dam projects and fixing problems in infrastructure.

Sample thesis statementsSince taxes are a major source of government revenue, tax evasion by large companies, such as Apple, harms the national economy. A commonly offered solution to this problem is that the American government should implement tougher territorial taxation system , however, it would be more reasonable for the government to end the current abusive offshore loopholes in corporate tax system. 

A few notes about Problem-Solution Essay

1. Make sure that your Situation paragraph provides enough information for the reader to understand the problem.

- State what the problem is.- Provide details:

- What are the causes of the problem? - Why did it happen? - Who does it affect? - What are the effects of the problem? - Why is it a problem?

Remember to provide EVIDENCE to support your ideas.

A few notes about Problem-Solution Essay

2. In the Solutions paragraphs:

- State what the solution is, and provide details about the solution.

-What are the steps that must be taken for the solution to be implemented/for the solution to work?

- Who will be involved- Timeframe- How- Where- Costs

A few notes about Problem-Solution Essay

2. In the Solutions paragraphs:

- Evaluate the solution (IMPORTANT!)

- Feasibility: How possible/practical is your solution?

- What are the main advantages? How can it address the problem?

- What are possible issues/disadvantages/objections? Can these be justified, or overcome?

A few notes about Problem-Solution Essay

2. In the Solutions paragraphs:

Again, use EVIDENCE wherever possible.

More academic style1. Word form

i.e.,

ADJECTIVE VS. NOUN

NounsWords used to identify people, places, or things.

i.e.,

size

cat

convenience

love

AdjectivesWords that modify or describe nouns.

i.e.,

big

convenient

fun

lovely

Find the problemsJonathon's mother is very kindness. 

Kind is an important characteristic of a mother. 

Ramyeon is such a great food because it is convenience. 

Convenient is an important aspect to consider about food for busy people.

Adjective vs. NounThis is a matter of accuracy.

Adjective vs. NounCarey was quite anger/angry with the results of her job interview.  It is important to put the happiness/happy of family above other things. It was nice to see the animals in their nature/natural environment. I have a sharp pain/painful in my shoulder.

More academic style2. Word form & formality

Adjective: creative

Noun: creation/ creativity

Verb: create

Exercises solutions2.

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

f.

g.

h.

prediction

significant

varied

created

hypothetical

synthesis

significance

evaluated

Exercises solutions2.

i.

j.

.

correlation

analytical

Exercises solutions3.

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

f.

indicate

definitive

Generalizations/predictions

responded

analyzed

variables

Exercises solutions5.

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

f.

g.

precise

theoretical

irrational

approximate

objective

irrelevant

concrete