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essay
Is an important tool for students.
It enables you to read critically and to be able to evaluate
what you read in an objective and logical manner .
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health
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• To be able to summarize
(paraphrase) the author’s main
ideas
• 3 Body paragraphs
o Summary of key points ( 100 words)
o Points you agree with + reasons + evidence/example ( 100 words)
o Points you disagree with + reasons + evidence/example ( 100 words)
• Conclusion ( 30 words)
o Restate main idea
o Summarise your reasons
o Call for action ( optional)
Activity 7.4
• Restructure the essay.
• Your stand
His proposal, however, has potential to create more harm than good and
overlooks the fundamental causes of such tragedies and their
solutions.
Body paragraph 1
(summary)
• In this article, Siebold proposes….
• In support of his argument, Siebold
suggests…
• He further proposes….
• Siebold concludes by arguing that …
Body paragraph 2/3
( your response)
• Point you disagree with
Siebold warns that Americans’ right to bear arms is undermined
by the arguments of anti-firearm groups.
• 3 Body paragraphs
o Summary of key points ( 100 words)
o Point you disagree/agree with + reasons + evidence/example ( 100 words)
o Point you agree/disagree with + reasons + evidence/example ( 100 words)
• Conclusion ( 30 words)
o Restate main idea
o Summarise your reasons
o Call for action ( optional)
In a nutshell
• It is your job actively question what
you read. Do not just passively agree
with the articles.
A Has cogent and incisive analysis that reflects full understanding of source material.
Shows original insight.
Reasons provided are clear and well substantiated.
Able to incorporate elements of compare contrast and cause effect.
Elements of reflection are clearly demonstrated.
Able to draw from personal experience and external readings.
Well-written and well-organised, with a clear statement of thesis.
Each paragraph has a clear topic sentence.
Language is clear, strong and free from errors.
B Demonstrates that student has read the source material and understand its main arguments,
but lacks analytical insights.
Good attempt to provide reasons but not very well substantiated.
Good attempt to incorporate elements of compare contrast and cause effect.
Good attempt at reflective writing.
Good attempt to draw from personal experience and external readings.
Somewhat well written and organised.
Thesis statement is present but not very strongly worded.
Each paragraph has a topic sentence.
Language is generally clear.
C Demonstrates that student has read the source material and tried to understand its main
arguments.
Some attempt to provide reasons but not very well substantiated.
Some attempt to incorporate elements of compare contrast and cause effect.
Some attempt at reflective writing.
Some attempt to draw from personal experience and external readings.
Not very well written and organised.
Thesis statement is present but vague.
Some paragraphs lack a topic sentence.
Language is acceptable but there are clear grammatical errors throughout.