Academic

Writing
TOEFL/IELTS
Content
• Nature of Writing
• Process
• Practice
Teaching academic writing : an introduction for teachers of second language writers / Brian Paltridge ... [et al.]
Ann Arbor [Mich.] : University of Michigan Press, 2009. pp.17-47. [chapter two]
Process

1. Conceptualize/ 构思： generate ideas, select ideas, organize ideas

2. Formulate/ 成文： transform ideas into sentences

3. Revise/ 修改：
1. Content: change ideas, cut, add, etc.

2. Language: check spelling mistake, grammar, etc.

Practice-Conceptualize
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
People who develop many different skills are more successful than people who focus
on one skill only.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
People who develop many different skills are more successful than
people who focus on one skill only.

Generate Ideas Select Ideas Organize Ideas

1. 1. P1:
2. 2. P2:
3. 3. P3:
4.
Practice-Transform
Write the first idea.
Time: 15 minutes
Practice-Revise
Check:
🔲 Content
🔲 Language:
1. spelling?
2. grammar?
Reflect on your own writing
process. What’s your strength and
weakness?