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CHAPTER 1 Explain ‘blind peer reviewing’? Rhetorical Method Key Functions Consider brainstorming and outlining as effective pre-
A paper submitted by a scholar for publication to Narration. Recounting events. writing activities?
a journal is sent to other scholars (reviewers) by Description. To Brainstorming is a group activity conducted at the
Define academic writing?
describe/portray beginning of aproject to generate ideas. In business and
Academic writing generally refers to all writing the editor of the journal without the names and
people, things and organizational contexts, brainstorming is used as method
tasks assigned to students for the purpose of other details of the writer The reviewers read the
places. to generate innovative ideas on an area of interest and
study at the college level It is a formal way of paper and determine if the paper is worth sometimes to find leads to address problems, challenges
Illustration or Explaining with
writing It is different from creative writing and publishing The identity of the reviewers is never or conflicts. Brainstorming can be of great use as a
exemplification illustration/exampl
various other informal and fictional writings disclosed to the author of the paper prewriting technique. Before you start writing it is
es.
What is ‘honor code’? essential for you to gather ideas and get into the heart
Division and To explain
Writer of an academic paper is expected to your subject.
Academic Non-Academic classification. categories and
adhere to certain basic ethics and they have to What are the kinds of sentences used in an academic
Material Material parts.
essay? Explain their functions?
Books Newspaper conduct themselves in a responsible manner Some Process analysis. To explain how
There are three types of sentences in an academic essay.
University Magazines universities make it mandatory for all students to something works
They are topic sentence, substantiation, conclusion or
sign an agreement called ‘honor code’ at the time and to show how
Database transition. Each sentence in a paragraph has a function.
of enrolling for academic programmes Honor code something can be
Peer-reviewed News websites & Topic sentence expresses the main idea of each
done.
is like a pledge taken by students to the effect paragraph. It contains the focus of the paragraph and
journal online news feeds Comparison and To show
that they will uphold academic integrity and ethical tells readers what the paragraph is going to be about.
Seminar/conferenc Radio, Television contrast. similarities and
behaviour and will not engage in any kind of Although the topic sentence can be located anywhere in a
e papers differences. paragraph in academic essays, it is usually located at the
cheating, stealing and misrepresentation
Theses/dissertatio Videos from Cause and effect. To explain using beginning of each paragraph. Successful academic
Comment on the seriousness of plagiarism and reasons and
ns youtube and other writing requires claims and arguments to be
suggest ways to avoid it ? results.
video sharing substantiated with evidence from research or other
Plagiarism is an act of stealing others’ material as Definition. To explain what authoritative sources. This practice goes to the heart of
sites
one’s own It is an unethical act, a serious offence, you mean by academic writing because it reflects the objectivity of
Research reports Most websites, something.
and is treated as a breach of academic integrity your writing. Concluding sentence summarizes the points
social media Argumentation and To make claims
The easiest way to avoid plagiarism is to that you have made. It should tie the whole paragraph
sites, mobile persuasion. and substantiate together without simply rephrasing the topic sentence. At
distinguish your ideas from the ideas of others in
network them convincingly. the end of your concluding paragraph your concluding
your paper That is, every idea borrowed from
applications sentence should wrap up your entire argument and
others need to be acknowledged in the text of your
CHAPTER 3 provide guidance to your readers about what to do with
paper by separating them using quotation marks
the information you have given them.
and providing the details of the sources Three main process in academic writing?
Academic writing Non-Accademic Briefly discuss the step by step process of
writting Pre-writing, writing and revising are the major steps in
writing an academic assignment ?
Formal language, Simple
CHAPTER 2 There are three major processes preceding
planning an essay.
1. Pre-writing:- Pre-writing activities are the preliminary
use technical and language,use the submission of an academic assignment.
steps before starting to write your essay. Understanding
formal vocabulary informal phrases What are the features of a case study? They are prewriting, writing and revising. Each
the question/topic, purpose and audience. Use pre-writing
Case study is widely used in Social Science and of these processes involves certain steps to
and slangs techniques like brainstorming, clustering/mind-mapping
Science subjects like Medicine. The main skills involved be followed.
Signal words to Language use to list and organize your ideas. If your instructor has given
in case study are problem solving, critical thinking and i) Decide on what you want to study: The first
indicate suitable for a you a question convert the question into a topic. If the
writing. Case study uses the method of analyzing step involves choosing a subject, find out an
organizational larger audience topic is given by the instructor convert the topic into a
sample cases- real or imaginary crises, hypothetical aspect or area within the subject to focus; and
question. If only a keyword is given, you are required to
pattern at the work situations- to demonstrate how they are handled or narrow down to formulate your topic.
frame topic as well as the question. Identify the sources
Formal introductory Short resolved. The steps involved in writing the case study Understand the purpose and audience of your
and gather relevant materials. Prepare an outline; decide
include describing the situation, identifying the issues proposed work.
paragraph introduction,suiti the logical ordering of ideas/cluster ideas for paragraphs.
to be resolved, analyzing the case using theories and ii) Collect information or expert sources: The
containing ng the subject Identify the thesis statement.
approaches relevant to the discipline and giving second step is to identify the sources of
statement a thesis matter 2. Writing :- Frame the thesis statement and list the main
recommendations or suggesting a series of steps to information, take down notes and prepare a
of the work points. Draft the introductory paragraph. Draft each body
solve the problem in the best possible way. working bibliography or list of works to be
Body paragraphs Main body paragraphs with supporting points,substitution and
How would you differentiate between a thesis and a consulted or quoted.
transition. Drafts the concluding paragraph.
are long and with paragraphs are dissertation? iii) Prepare a frame work or structure to work
3. Revisingn:- Edit and revise your essay: check for
each sentence shorter in length Dissertation / thesis are often used as interchangeably on: The third step comprises finalizing the
inconsistencies, tone, use of taboo words and
serving a specified like topic to refer to the mandatory final projects in certain basic premises, key points, the organizational
expressions, grammar, spelling, punctuation and
academic projects. In the universities of United States a pattern of the work and grouping of points for
purpose sentence, referencing.
thesis is the final project of masters Degree and paragraphs.
substantiation
dissertation is submitted for a doctoral degree, iv) Start writing: Drafting begins as a fourth
and transition whereas in the United Kingdom a thesis is submitted step. Here preparing the first draft, going CHAPTER 4
Elaborate Ideas are for a doctoral degree and dissertation for a Masters through the draft to ensure there are no
explanation of the elaborated degree. The structure followed in both is similar, structural and thematic inconsistencies, NARRATION
central idea or well,but although there are differences in the number of pages. editing and revising the paper are the major The narrative mode is suitable for relating a sequence of
argument with supported with A doctoral thesis/ dissertation is usually lengthier steps involved. Language errors and use of events or thoughts
compared to a masters project. Dissertation/thesis are taboo/ informal/ discriminatory words and TYPES
supporting expert expert sources
reports of research work carried out by scholars. expression are to be checked as a part of 1. Fictional – Examples:- Short Story, Novel, Folklore
sources
Bring out the major approaches to academic writing? editing. v) Prepare the final draft and submit: It 2. Non-Fictional – Examples:- Autobiography, Biography,
Referencing Personal stories There are various approaches to academic writing. is always better to keep a checklist to verify if News Reports, Historical Accounts
impressions and They are expository, descriptive, persuasive, analytical, anything important is left out, before Classification and Division
no referencing critical/evaluative and narrative/reflective. The key submitting. The general purpose of classification and division is
Other ideas and Direct feature of explanatory approach is to explain, inform, break broad subjects into smaller parts. In academic
answers quotations from define or describe a subject. In descriptive approach Discuss the importance of audience analysis writing a classification or division essay analyses people,
the writer uses visual words and descriptions. in academic writing? things or ideas categorising them into groups and
incorporated to in others with out
Persuasive approach aims to convince readers to Audience analysis is an important classes.
body paragraphs as citing sources
accept the writer’s point of view. Analytical approach prerequisite for effective communication. Features of Argumentative Writing?
direct quotations, mainly contains elements of exposition, persuasion and Academic writing is not different in this • The author of an Argumentative essay takes a position
paraphrasing description. Critical/evaluative approach aims at respect. Before venturing into an academic or stand point.
Author's stand on Author evaluating the merits of an existing work and provides writing assignment, you need to have a clear • The thesis in an Argumentative essay is a claim or
the issue raised in expresses alternatives. In narrative or reflective approach the idea about your audience. Ask yourself: Argumentative that the author makes.
the essay but opinion directly writer presents a story, personal experience and ideas • Who am I writing for? • the main aimis to persuade the readers to accept the
through narration. • What do I expect my readers to know about views of the author.
without expressions as `I`
my topic? • the author's claim is only one approach to the issue or
like `I think`,`In my
• What do I want my readers to think about my topic.
view` topic? • it's perfectly all right to have your claims refuted by
Tables No tables and • What do my readers know about my topic? other writers.
figures A clear idea about your reader and your • Argumentative Writing is probably the most democratic
Precise figures Approximate purpose will make your writing understandable of all rhetorical modes.
figures to your audience and help to satisfy their
expectations. Depending on your audience,
you may write to inform, justify your stand on
a topic, and educate the audience on a subject
or to persuade your audience think or act in
the way you want them to think or act.
To,
Secretary
-----------(institution)
Vengara
Malappuram
Respected Sir/Madam,
Please accept this letter and the accompanying resume as an
expression of my
interest for the -------------- Position offered by your organization.
As my years of education and experience make me feel
confident that I can excel and leave up to the expectations in
performing the duties assigned. My enclosed resume provides
more details on my qualifications, skills and work experience.
l put forward my candidature with firm belief and strong
conviction that you will
find me the proper candidate and if give the opportunity I promise
to justify my selection and confidence in my ability.
Thanking you
Yours truly
NAME
NAME
Current Location :
Mobile :
E-mail :
Photo
OBJECTIVES
Objective is to work in an exciting and professional
environment of the organization with personal development and
growth possibilities and to achieve company’s goal through
professional ethics, sincere commitment and hard work.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor of Commerce, (CA) Computer Application
Calicut University 2012 – 2015, Main: Commerce & Management.
Specialization: Computer Application.
• Completed Higher Secondary education in Commerce in 2012
from Board of Higher Secondary Examinations, Kerala.
• Completed SSLC from Board of Public education (Kerala) in the
year 2010.
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
• TALLY 9.0 ERP
• GO FRUGAL
• MS OFFICE.
• E-MAIL AND E-COMMERCE.
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Accountant in ABC Super Market &Dept. Store, Perinthalmanna,
Kerala for a period
of 20th September 2016 – 31st August 2018.
• Worked in Accounts Solutions as Accountant in
Perinthalmanna,Kerala for a period of one year.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Address :
Gender :
Age & Date of birth :
Nationality. :
Passport No :
Religion :
Marital status :
Language known :
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the above information's are true to best of my
knowledge.
Place:
NAME: