...Differences Between Personal and Academic Writing The differences between personal and academic writing are the writing you produce in personal can be just a post to social network, but academic writing involves rules of languages. Personal writing can be a text to a friend without having to check your grammar and to spell it also can be confusing. Academic writing you have to be careful of the words you choose and make sure you're using a formal tone. You also have to focus on the issue or topic rather than the author's opinion. Personal and academic writing both have a meaning and a purpose that they are writing about. You can increase your writing and vocabulary skills with both of the writing. They both have audiences that you are trying to get their point across too. The strong skills that academic writing possess is they stay away from plagiarism, they try to summarize the whole topic to make it easy to understand. Academic writers also have good transitions especially when starting a new paragraph. Good academic writer make sure writing is mechanically competent. Sometimes when writing you have to ask yourself who is your audience? What is your purpose? And what is the genre of what you are writing? Don't expect the reader to know what you know. Last but not least strong academic writers know how to organize a paper, article, and a book in a way that make sense and are familiar with the various writing skills. I think the skilled writer is someone who can write...
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...Why Is the Scholarly Style So Different? Raluca S. Buciuc Glion Institute of Higher Education September 14, 2014 Why Is the Scholarly Style So Different? This work paper has the main purpose to analyze an academic article on a management topic and identify the way the author represents its ideas in a scholarly style. The chosen article is “Understanding and Managing the Generational Differences in the Workplace” written by Kapoor C. and Solomon N and published in Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes journal in 2011. In order to complete the analysis, the work paper resume the article and its findings, identify its value and main purpose and analyses its writing manner from the point of view of the scholarly style requirements, in comparison with other writing styles. Summary and Findings In “Understanding and Managing the Generational Differences in the Workplace” article Kapoor and Solomon (2011) treat one of the most sensitive issues of today managers: how to understand, treat and motivate their employees in order to maximize their productivity. In doing so, the authors of the paper advise the managers to pay attention to the individuality of their employees starting from the generational differences. They identify four different generations in most of the demographic structures of the companies today: Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X and Generation Y. Simon (as cited by Kapoor & Simon, 2011) states that “every generation is influenced by the economic...
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...Cambridge University Press 0521534968 - Study Writing: A Course in Writing Skills for Academic Purposes, Second Edition Liz Hamp-Lyons and Ben Heasley Excerpt More information UNIT The academic writing process This unit aims to improve writing skills by: 1 e introducing the idea that writing is a set of processes r showing how to distinguish between academic and personal styles of writing t looking at the grammar of academic discourse u practising visualising text as a pre-writing step. Introduction You will already be capable of writing in English and so this course is intended to extend that skill to include the different types of written English essential for studying. In this unit, we will show you examples of both personal and formal writing and help you distinguish between them. A number of texts will be used as examples of the writing process, and you will be asked to identify the elements of grammar that indicate formal writing. In later units, we will study the processes of writing in more detail. All the later units will include opportunities to learn and practise at least one of the key grammatical elements identified here. Thinking about writing processes People set about the writing process in many different ways. They require all kinds of different situations in which to feel ‘comfortable’ when writing. Use the following short questionnaire to help you think about your own writing processes. • When you write an important text, do you make more...
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...What characterises academic writing? It is perhaps tempting to think that Academic Writing (AW) is guided by a fairly homogeneous set of rules and aspects. This is so, possibly because we frequently see books with titles such as Academic Writing and Writing Academic English, and we hear from fellow students, teachers, colleagues and friends about the need for skills within written academic English. However, even if there arguably are core aspects and skills, it is important to acknowledge the fact that many differences exist when it comes to how certain disciplines grapple the challenges of writing academic discourse. The question, then, is whether we should rather talk about Academic Writings, to highlight this heterogeneity. A General Approach Indeed, in the debate on teaching approaches to Academic Writing (AW), there are proponents of a more generalised stance. The advocates of such an approach argue that there are commonalities across academic writing and that a number of core skills can and should be taught (see e.g. Bloor & Bloor, 1986). These core skills could have to do with features of academic prose and text-type patterns that recur in academic writing across disciplines. One of the more frequently proposed arguments in favour of a generalised approach is the lack of subject knowledge and expertise among writing instructors. Such lack of knowledge places restrictions on what can be taught and consequently focus should be placed on more broad principles. Examples...
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...and progress. Through various projects and presentations, individual or group ones, and even more through feedback on my work, I managed to develop my academic and personal skills both as an independent learner, but also as a member of formal or informal groups. Having been assigned tasks such as literature reviews, research essays or reflective essays, all of them involving either an oral or written presentation, I employed a range of skills that could not have found a better environment to develop in; critical thinking, working with others and time management are just few examples. Aside from measuring our ability and understanding of the assigned task, evaluation allows us to progress on things we are performing well on and adjust our weaknesses. According to Marshall and Rowland (1998), evaluation can be performed by ourselves, assessing and judging our work in a subjective manner or by others. However, the drawback of being our own assessors is the risk of being accused of bias. Therefore, acknowledging the feedback received on my work has been a significant factor for the development of my skills. It not only helped me better identify my strengths and weaknesses, but also gave me self-confidence and enthusiasm, two key factors for a continual improvement of one's self. The module I have undertaken in the second term, Personal Skills for Business Management Students, has undoubtedly drawn my attention to some of my weak points, such as note taking strategies and paraphrasing...
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...ween Essays and Research Papers Not all writing assignments are created equal. We’re sure this is something that students around the world have discovered – the hard way. It almost seems purposefully unfair. One type of writing is difficult enough, but teachers want to throw all different writing brands, styles and formats into the mix. You’ve got APA paper, term papers, research papers, standard essays, reports, etc. Amidst all these writing assignments, two stand out as the most commonly assigned. Essays and research papers are, above all, the biggest and most common headache for students. However, understanding the crucial differences between these two assignments may help students to tackle them better in the future. What is an Essay? An essay is a simple composition with three basic parts: the introduction, the body, and the conclusion. The introduction is the first sentence of the essay, and works to introduce the topic of the piece, as well as the writer’s response. An essay could centers around a) the writer’s response to a question, b) an examination of a topic, c) a reaction to a text or d) an opinion supported be evidence. The evidence provided in an essay can center around personal experiences or unbiased factual support. The conclusion of an essay works to sum up the writer’s major points, opinion or position. In essence, an essay is a composition used to examine a topic in a brief but detailed and organized way. Most essays only span a few pages, and some only...
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...hand held technology; they buy CDs or download music; and they attend concerts. People also hear music in stores, restaurants, sporting events, and doctors’ offices (Schellenberg, Peretz, & Vieillard, 2008). Music is very important to many adolescents and they spend a considerable amount of their time listening to music. One study with N = 2,465 adolescents ages 13 and 14 found that participants listened to music for an average of 2.45 hours per day (North, Hargreaves, & O’Neill, 2000). Music has become a personal accompaniment in many teenagers’ lives because of the availability and popularity of personal music listening devices. In 2009, Jaffray released the results from the 18th semi-annual survey, “taking stock with teens.” The team of researchers surveyed approximately N = 1,200 students, with an average age of 16.3, in 12 cities across the United States and received an additional N = 10,000 online responses. The results showed that 92% of teenagers reported owning a personal music player. As a result of the popularity of these players, music has become individualized, especially for teenagers. It is also considered one of the influences in the development and identity of adolescents (North & Hargreaves,...
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...Consider the importance of essay writing to academic practice in the social sciences, with particular reference to Priest (2007) and Ballard and Clancy (1988). Draw on SSK12 materials and your own experience. In this essay I have stipulated the importance of essay writing in the social sciences outlining knowledge development, bringing fourth the importance of linguistics with the understanding of cultural laws and language within the areas of social science, showing the importance of jargon language with comparisons between two subjects and what is expected from the student in the governing of essay writing. I have also reflected upon essay writing from a teachers perspective, noting the expectations a teacher looks for in essay writing, and adding my perspective with an understanding of the essay cultural system. I have also outlined my experience with the understandings of cultural expectations in disciplines and essay writing concerning linguistics. The importance of essay writing academically in the social sciences is structured in the knowledge internalization, the student writes about the facts that have been a subject of a lecture or read in an article, furthering the knowledge and retention of a given subject, “learning to write essays is empowering. It is learning to take one’s place in the world of ideas” (Priest, 2007). The importance also lies in the intellectual development of a students knowledge...
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...Article/Essay Writing Help Are you looking for Article Writing Help? Article writing forms one of the most common types of assignments in colleges. Even though students deal with the often, most of the students confuse between “academic essays” and “academic papers”. The difference between “academic essays” and “academic papers” lies in the scope of the paper. In their shorter form, they are commonly called as “academic essays” wherein the writer is supposed to take a stand point, develop a thesis and support the thesis using the researches done by others. It must be noted that the personal experiences do not count as support for the thesis statement. The writer has to rely on the academic work of others for supporting the thesis statement. The longer forms of Articles are called “research paper” wherein the article writer has to conduct a research by himself/herself to support the thesis statement. Therefore, the research conducted by others are not enough for these type if papers. hndassignmenthelp@gmail.com or assignmenthelpuk@yahoo.com An article is based on facts and figures and therefore, article writing requires a lot of research. Article writing involves reading, analyzing and drawing conclusions. We at onlineassignmenthelp.net help students by providing best online article writing help service. We have more than 5000 specialist experts having more than 20 years of experience in article writing. While providing article writing help, our experts make sure that...
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...intellectual interest and abilities. He believes that the main issue in the approach of education is the false dichotomy between “street-smarts” and academic intelligence. It is demonstrated through his tonal writing, which is littered with criticism of the educational system, yet is fully supportive of education in terms of intellectual growth. Staying true to his stance, Graff constructs his hidden intellectual argument that sticks to an everyday, relatable tone associated with banter without compromising his ideas. Graff begins the text using familiar colloquial terms, such as “street-smart”...
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...is that he was not far off. It is clear that in today’s world there is a division between “digital natives” and “digital immigrants” but that are differing opinions in how to best reconcile this division for the future. “Digital natives” are those that have grown up in a world surrounded by technology and “digital immigrants” are those that would have learned about the technology and tried to adapt as an adult. In the articles by Kuehn, Myers and Sundaram, and Oriji and Efebo, they all focus on what these terms mean and how the new digital world has been a part of defining them. They also address the issue of how to reconcile these two groups in today’s world. In particular, they focus on whether or not there is hard distinction between the two groups. In Myers and Sundaram’s article they talk about how the “digital natives” entering the work force will fare since business systems and managers are all “digital immigrants”. They discuss how because “digital natives” would be proponents of change that their “digital immigrant” managers would be resistant of change. Furthermore they bring up how “digital natives” have also influenced the ubiquitous information systems to better suit their preferences thereby making it easier for them to transition into the workforce. What is interesting is that this is very similar to what Oriji and Efebo have to say in their article. The main difference between the articles is that in Oriji and Efebo’s article they focus on the education system...
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... |GEN/105 Version 10 | | |Skills for Learning in an Information Age | Copyright © 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course introduces students to learning in an information-rich society. Students develop strategies for successful distance learning, time management, and for managing the abundance of information available in today’s society. Students also explore the appropriate use of information in an academic environment. Specific topics for the course include computing skills for distance learning, online library use, academic honesty, and the development of effective study skills. Policies Faculty and students will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course...
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...Formal and Informal English The difference between formal and informal English is not a difference between correct and incorrect, but a difference of what is known as register. A register is a variety of language related to a particular subject matter or area of activity, a set of words and expressions as well as syntactical features that may be said to characterise that specific area of language. There are many registers: technical, academic, mathematical, scientific, etc. Very broadly speaking, we can also speak of a “formal” and “informal” register in English. In writing academic reports and the like, it would be normal to draw most of the vocabulary and expressions from the formal register, and few, if any, from the informal. This entails avoiding colloquial (everyday) or slang expressions in your writing assignments. The question of register is far more complicated than indicated here; for example, there are many degrees of formality and informality. However, below are listed a few examples which may be of practical assistance.[1] Diffenetions of formal & informal: Formal language, even when spoken, is often associated with the conventions expected of written standard English. Formal English follow rules of grammar very strictly. Sentences tend to be longer and more complex. The vocabulary tends to be elevated, using big words and avoiding colloquial or slang vocabulary. It avoids split infinitives and prepositions at the end of sentences. Formal...
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...selected writings provide information specific to the societal impacts of watching TV, playing video games, and communication through social media networks. Bissell, Tom. "Extra Lives: Why Video Games Matter” They Say I Say, The Moves that Matter in Academic Writing With Readings. 2nd ed. Ed. Gerald Graff, Cathy Birkenstein, and Russel Durst. New York: Norton, 2012. 349-362. Tom Bissell describes his personal experience playing the newly released video game Fallout 3 on November 4, 2008. Bissell expresses how he played the game for seven hours straight and missed watching the CNN International broadcast of the United Sates Presidential election results that occurred this same date. The remainder of the article Bissell describes the related game content and characteristics for which he expended his time. Bissell evaluates and provides specifics regarding the games atmospheric graphic elements, overall style, and in-game play intelligence. Bissell expresses that he is more interested in video games that tell stories. Bissell evaluates the differences between films and video games by which the player creates the game experience and storyline. While Bissell’s article provides a review of the video game Fallout 3, he also informs readers of general video game attributes that individuals find entertaining and worth their playtime. Gladwell, Malcolm. "Small Change: Why the Revolution Will Not Be Tweeted." They Say I Say, The Moves that Matter in Academic Writing...
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...IN UGANDA A CASE STUDY OF MAIN CAMPUS, MBALE BY ANGAIKA SYMPATHY 113-023051-09596 A RESEARCH REPORT SUBMITTED TO THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF A BACHELORS DEGREE IN MASS COMMUNICATION OF ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY IN UGANDA JULY 2016 GLOSSARY Acquaintances - A person whom one knows but who is not a particularly close friend. Cognitive - Based on or capable of being reduced to empirical factual knowledge. Collaboration - To work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor. Consensual – Existing or made by mutual consent without an act of writing. Correlate – Either of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other. Cramming - To prepare hastily for an examination. Cravings - An intense, urgent, or abnormal desire or longing. Demography - The statistical study of human populations especially with reference to size and density, distribution, and vital statistics. Exclusion - The act or an instance of excluding. Flourish - To be in a state of activity or production. G.P.A. - Grade Point Average Gregarious - Tending to associate with others of one's kind. Immersion - The act of immersing or the state of being immersed. Inconclusive - Leading to no conclusion or definite result. Innocuous - Not likely to give offense or to arouse strong feelings or hostility...
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