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UPM-CALC/CEL2103/SEM 1 2019-20

WP TASK 2 INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH FORM – SELF-EDITING CHECKLIST

CEL 2103
WRITING ACADEMIC TEXTS

SEMESTER 1, 2019/2020

WRITING PORTFOLIO TASK 2: INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH

SELF-EDITING CHECKLIST

NO. CRITERIA YES NO

GENERAL STATEMENTS (INTRODUCTION OF THE TOPIC)

1. The general statements provide enough background about the topic.

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ISSUE

2. The importance of the issue is highlighted and relevant to the writer’s stance.

THE DIFFERENCE OF OPINION REGARDING THE ISSUE (OPPOSING VIEW)

3. The opposing view regarding the issue is clearly stated and briefly explained.

WRITER’S STANCE (THESIS STATEMENT)

It is focused on a specific aspect of the topic.

It is centered on issues that allow people to take a stance.


4.
It shows clear connection with the opposing view.

It indicates the writer’s position.

5. How can this introductory paragraph be further improved?

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