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Notes to Core Course II Semester, B A English, Kannur University. Name of Course:  Academic Writing, Methodology and Research Project Code: 2B02 ENG Prescribed Text: Methodology of Humanities and Academic Writing 6. What is an argument in college writing assignments?  An argument means a carefully arranged and supported presentation of a viewpoint. Its purpose is not so much to win the argument as to earn your audience's consideration (and even approval) of your perspective. It's similar to presenting a case in a court. The arguments made in a court should be supported by evidence to convince the judge or jury.  7. How to pick a topic for writing assignments?  In order to pick a topic for writing assignments, one has to look for gaps, puzzling items, things that confuse or connections one sees. It is also important to state the topic as a clear and interesting question. It is not necessary to write this statement or question at the starti...

Notes to Core Course II Semester, B A English, Kannur University. Name of Course:  Academic Writing, Methodology and Research Project Code: 2B02 ENG Prescribed Text: Methodology of Humanities and Academic Writing Module IV What is "Academic" Writing? Comprehension Questions 1. What is academic writing? Academic writing is writing in college. Academic writing is always a form of evaluation that asks you to demonstrate knowledge and show proficiency with certain disciplinary skills of thinking, interpreting, and presenting. According to Lee Ann Carrol, academic writing requires knowledge of research skills, ability to read complex texts, understanding of key disciplinary concepts, and strategies for synthesizing, analyzing, and responding critically to new information, usually within a limited time frame.   2. Identify the three characteristics of academic writing.  As per the research conducted by Chriss Thaiss and Terri Zawacki at ...

Notes to Core Course II Semester, B A English, Kannur University. Name of Course:  Academic Writing, Methodology and Research Project Code: 2B02 ENG Prescribed Text: Methodology of Humanities and Academic Writing Course Outcomes Understand and apply the nuances of academic writing Understand the various methodological as well as epistemological aspects of literary studies Familiarise with the approaches to literature Choose a tentative topic for the research project to be submitted in semester six. Module - IV Academic Writing IV. What is "Academic" Writing? Introduction: The Academic Writing Task Decoding College Writing Assignments The Format Of The Academic Essay V. Writing a Research Paper in Literary Studies First Steps Writing Your Paper Plagiarism Where to begin? What to do?            Hi everyone, it's been a long time since we haven't had a chance to meet and greet each other through this blo...