Fiji National University

College of Humanities and Education

School of Communication, Language & Literature
LNG501 English for Academic Studies
Assignment 2 Written Submission Task
Due Date: 27th April 2020

Topic:
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1.0 Part 1: summarize and evaluate a source

Title of the Article:
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Name of the Author (s) _________________________________________________________

Link: _________________________________________________________________________

2.0 Summary and Evaluation

21. Summary
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2.2 Strengths:
(Give examples from the article, mention the para number) – Can give bullet points
1. Author Provides Evidence to support his/her/their points? Give Examples
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2. Reference is Provided? YES/NO?

3. Article is current? YES/NO?
4. Author is an expert in the field? YES/NO?
5. Author Provides Multiple Points of View? Give Examples
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6. Author suggests solutions to any issues discussed? Give Examples

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2.2 Weaknesses:
(Give examples from the article, mention the para number) Can give bullet points
1. Did not provide evidence? Give Examples
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2. Not Referenced? YES/NO?
3. Not Clear if the author is an expert in the Field? YES/NO?
4. Outdated/Old Material? YES/NO?
5. Author only gives one point of view? Give Examples
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Part 2: own original points to answer research question (use source as support only)
Now, using your general knowledge, readings of the theme & topic, and the source, you should answer the
research question yourself. State your own point of views and opinions. You do not have to agree with the
source you evaluated. You may even go against it. However, you should SUPPORT YOUR ARGUMENT with
ideas/information from credible sources.
3.0 Discussion:
My Research Question is:
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1. Answer to my Research Question (supported by researched sources):
(Write a Short Paragraph)
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2. My point of view about the source that I have chosen I agree/disagree with the source I evaluated
in these ways (state reasons and examples from other sources): (Write a Short Paragraph)
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References (Full):

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