Weeks 5-6: Formality, efficiency, modesty and clarity; Accuracy
Aims:
ü understand formality in register and style
ü understand efficiency in register and style
ü understand modesty in register and style
ü understand clarity in register and style
Chapter 4 Formality, efficiency, modesty and clarity
Part One: Self-evaluation
Let Ss read the list of statements and circle the answer according to their condition.
ü I often use words like “big”, “good”, “a lot” in my essays.
ü It is generally acceptable to use idioms and contractions in academic writing.
ü I always proofread my essays to make sure I haven’t repeated myself.
ü I know how to use cautious and impersonal language to make my writing modest.
ü It is acceptable to use words like “thing”, “kind of”, “stuff” in academic writing.
ü I feel I need to write long and complex sentences to write in an academic style.
Part Two：On Writing and Discussing in Group
On Question Discussion
What principles of academic writing have you mastered?
On Writing
Four principles of academic writing
Formality
Avoid personal expression.
Idioms very rare in academic writing.
One-word verbs more formal.
Contractions not acceptable in academic writing.
Efficiency
Efficient writing fulfils its purpose without saying too much.
To use the minimum amount of language that is required, ad not repeat yourself.
Using nouns is efficient.
Modesty
Be respectful of the ideas of others.
Look at different angles and say whether you agree or disagree.
Remain modest about your opinion.
To use cautious language, i.e. “hedging” language, where it is necessary.
Clarity
To express yourself clearly
No doubt about what you mean.
To be precise ad specific in terms of word choice.
Not use sayings in the ending.
The use of “etc.” not common in academic text.
Part Three: Peer-review and Feedback
Work in group of 3 or 4 students, review each other’s writing task, and give feedback accordingly.
ü The same academic principles - formality, efficiency, modesty and clarity - are more important than before.
ü Formality - use a formal, academic style.
ü Efficiency - avoid repetition of phrases and ideas; careful proofreading is essential.
ü Modesty – the language needs to be impersonal and cautious where appropriate.
ü Clarity – you are expected to write essays that express your ideas clearly and precisely.
Part Four: Assignment
1. Glossary: genre, formality, analogy, metaphor, phrasal verb, efficiency, modesty, cite, shareholder, stakeholder, creditor, clarity, saying, sub-clause, dense,
Weeks 5-6: Formality, efficiency, modesty and clarity; Accuracy
Aims:
ü understand formality in register and style
ü understand efficiency in register and style
ü understand modesty in register and style
ü understand clarity in register and style
Chapter 4 Formality, efficiency, modesty and clarity
Part One: Self-evaluation
Let Ss read the list of statements and circle the answer according to their condition.
ü I often use words like “big”, “good”, “a lot” in my essays.
ü It is generally acceptable to use idioms and contractions in academic writing.
ü I always proofread my essays to make sure I haven’t repeated myself.
ü I know how to use cautious and impersonal language to make my writing modest.
ü It is acceptable to use words like “thing”, “kind of”, “stuff” in academic writing.
ü I feel I need to write long and complex sentences to write in an academic style.
Part Two：On Writing and Discussing in Group
On Question Discussion
What principles of academic writing have you mastered?
On Writing
Four principles of academic writing
Formality
Avoid personal expression.
Idioms very rare in academic writing.
One-word verbs more formal.
Contractions not acceptable in academic writing.
Efficiency
Efficient writing fulfils its purpose without saying too much.
To use the minimum amount of language that is required, ad not repeat yourself.
Using nouns is efficient.
Modesty
Be respectful of the ideas of others.
Look at different angles and say whether you agree or disagree.
Remain modest about your opinion.
To use cautious language, i.e. “hedging” language, where it is necessary.
Clarity
To express yourself clearly
No doubt about what you mean.
To be precise ad specific in terms of word choice.
Not use sayings in the ending.
The use of “etc.” not common in academic text.
Part Three: Peer-review and Feedback
Work in group of 3 or 4 students, review each other’s writing task, and give feedback accordingly.
ü The same academic principles - formality, efficiency, modesty and clarity - are more important than before.
ü Formality - use a formal, academic style.
ü Efficiency - avoid repetition of phrases and ideas; careful proofreading is essential.
ü Modesty – the language needs to be impersonal and cautious where appropriate.
ü Clarity – you are expected to write essays that express your ideas clearly and precisely.
Part Four: Assignment
1. Glossary: genre, formality, analogy, metaphor, phrasal verb, efficiency, modesty, cite, shareholder, stakeholder, creditor, clarity, saying, sub-clause, dense,
Weeks 5-6: Formality, efficiency, modesty and clarity; Accuracy
Aims:
ü understand formality in register and style
ü understand efficiency in register and style
ü understand modesty in register and style
ü understand clarity in register and style
Chapter 4 Formality, efficiency, modesty and clarity
Part One: Self-evaluation
Let Ss read the list of statements and circle the answer according to their condition.
ü I often use words like “big”, “good”, “a lot” in my essays.
ü It is generally acceptable to use idioms and contractions in academic writing.
ü I always proofread my essays to make sure I haven’t repeated myself.
ü I know how to use cautious and impersonal language to make my writing modest.
ü It is acceptable to use words like “thing”, “kind of”, “stuff” in academic writing.
ü I feel I need to write long and complex sentences to write in an academic style.
Part Two：On Writing and Discussing in Group
On Question Discussion
What principles of academic writing have you mastered?
On Writing
Four principles of academic writing
Formality
Avoid personal expression.
Idioms very rare in academic writing.
One-word verbs more formal.
Contractions not acceptable in academic writing.
Efficiency
Efficient writing fulfils its purpose without saying too much.
To use the minimum amount of language that is required, ad not repeat yourself.
Using nouns is efficient.
Modesty
Be respectful of the ideas of others.
Look at different angles and say whether you agree or disagree.
Remain modest about your opinion.
To use cautious language, i.e. “hedging” language, where it is necessary.
Clarity
To express yourself clearly
No doubt about what you mean.
To be precise ad specific in terms of word choice.
Not use sayings in the ending.
The use of “etc.” not common in academic text.
Part Three: Peer-review and Feedback
Work in group of 3 or 4 students, review each other’s writing task, and give feedback accordingly.
ü The same academic principles - formality, efficiency, modesty and clarity - are more important than before.
ü Formality - use a formal, academic style.
ü Efficiency - avoid repetition of phrases and ideas; careful proofreading is essential.
ü Modesty – the language needs to be impersonal and cautious where appropriate.
ü Clarity – you are expected to write essays that express your ideas clearly and precisely.
Part Four: Assignment
1. Glossary: genre, formality, analogy, metaphor, phrasal verb, efficiency, modesty, cite, shareholder, stakeholder, creditor, clarity, saying, sub-clause, dense,