Academic Writing
Purpose
The purpose of the Academic Writing presentation is to introduce students to the basics of academic writing at the university level.
Length
This presentation is perfect for a 50-minute or 75-minute course.
Possible Presentations
Academic Writing: Layering Your Writing - This presentation demonstrates a better use of the basic five-paragraph essay model by demonstrating the use of descriptive, analytical, persuasive, and narrative writing for every academic essay.
Academic Writing - This presentation discusses the basic definition of academic writing from the standpoint of a new learner.
Defining Academic Writing - This presentation breaks down the three basic concepts of academic writing.
20 Common Grammar Errors - This presentation discusses the 20 most common grammar errors seen in the Writing Center.
Plagiarism - This presentation discusses plagiarism issues and how to avoid them.
Helping Students Avoid Plagiarism - This presentation, written by the Writing Center and the Graduate College, outlines ways faculty can assist students in recognizing and avoiding plagiarism.
Plagiarism & Academic Integrity - This presentation is a blending of the two above and is usually presented as part of Academic Integrity Days.
Desired Outcomes
- Students will understand and define the basics of academic writing on the college level.
- Student will be able to recognize inadvertent plagiarism in their papers.
- Students will recognize the importance of standard edited English in academic writing.