Academic Writing

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The first (a) _______________ of essay writing is to read and understand

(b) _______________ title, and then to prepare a schedule of work
(c) _______________ the available time. (d) _______________ the topic should
be brainstormed (e) _______________ a draft outline prepared. Next, possible
sources have to be evaluated (f) _______________ and the most relevant selected,
after (g) _______________ you can start making notes, using paraphrasing and
summarising (h) _______________. When you have collected enough material to
(i) _______________ the question, the first draft of the main body can
(j) _______________ written from the notes, (k) _______________ care to avoid any
plagiarism. Subsequently, (l) _______________ can write the first draft of the
introduction and conclusion, (m) _______________ that a logical approach to the
title is developed. (n) _______________ this the whole draft must be critically reread
and revised for (o) _______________ clarity and accuracy. The penultimate stage is
(p) _______________ prepare a final list of references, appendices and other items
such as (q) _______________. Finally, the whole text (r) _______________ be
thoroughly proofread before handing in the assignment on time.
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Glossary
Abbreviation
The short form of a word or phrase (see 3.2)
Abstract
A short summary of the aims and scope of a journal article (see 1.3)
Acknowledgements
A list of people the author wishes to thank for their assistance, found in books and articles
Appendix (plural – appendices)
A section at the end of a book or article contain supplementary information