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Reminder:
Final Reflection Assignment (see contract 3 post)
In order to see the improvement (or lack of...) in your writing this semester, it is necessary to take some time to reflect. This reflective assignment is due the same day as your Contract #3 assignment.
***THIS REFLECTIVE ESSAY IS REQUIRED TO PASS THE CLASS.
For Future Writing Feedback and Support:
- Make an appointment at the Writer's Workshop (http://www.cws.illinois.edu/workshop/) on campus to get free, individual feedback on your writing, or if you have grammar questions.
- Get a writing TUTOR, not an editor! The ESL Writing Program provides and updates a list of local, qualified ESL tutors every semester. Tutors require an hourly rate that should be negotiated with the individual tutor. (http://www.linguistics.illinois.edu/students/esl/AboutTutors.html)
- Go to the Savvy Research Workshops hosted by the University Library (http://illinois.edu/calendar/list/4068). They provide workshops on all aspects of research and writing, such as innovative research software, citation-generating software, and various researching strategies.
- See the Student Resources link on the course website for extra readings and activities that we did not do in class. Note: You need to add this as a separate post to your course website. Students do not have access to the ESL 502 TA website posts.
- Borrow some books from the library! (And then buy them, if you like them!)
This book is good for all disciplines, focusing mainly on IMRD organization. It's a little text-heavy, but it's also concise and well-organized.
Strunk Jr., W. and White, E.B. (1999). The elements of style. 4th ed. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
This book is a well-known resource for American high school students, English major students, and professional authors. It's not meant only for academic writing, but it's a great reference for refining your writing style.
Swales, J.M., & Feak, C.B. (2012). Academic writing for graduate students. 3rd ed. The University of Michigan Press: Ann Arbor, MI.
This is an easy read and a great resource for all disciplines.It goes beyond IMRD and investigates different kinds of writing. It includes practice activities with an emphasis on genre analysis, similar to what we did in class.
Weissberg, R. & Buker, S. (1990). Writing up research. Prentice Hall, Inc.: Englewood Cliffs, NJ.
This book might be a little bit better for quantitative research writers, but it's a great resource for those who just want to know more about IMRD. The language used is very easy to read, and it's great as a quick reference, when you just need a refresher for one of the IMRD parts.
