English Academic Writing (EAW301)
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Passed ENG303

Description:
*Description:
English Academic Writing provides a systematic introduction to the principles and conventions of academic writing. The course offers a thorough analysis of common academic writing tasks, focusing on paragraph and essay development. Students will learn to plan, draft, revise, and edit their writing effectively, producing coherent and well-structured academic texts.
*Objectives:
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Analyze the organization and structure of academic paragraphs and essays.
- Understand and apply the conventions and norms of academic writing.
- Develop critical thinking, analytical, and reasoning skills to construct well-supported arguments.
- Produce different genres of academic writing, including cause/effect, process, comparison/contrast, argumentative, problem/solution, and classification essays.
*Teaching methods:
- The course adopts a flexible, student-centered approach. Instructors may select teaching methods that best suit their class context, such as using lecture slides, guided learning materials, and interactive activities. Lessons incorporate pair work, small-group, and whole-class discussions to engage students in all stages of the writing process—planning, drafting, revising, editing, and evaluating written work.
- AI-based writing tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Grammarly, QuillBot) may be integrated to support brainstorming, revising, and self-evaluating students’ writing. The use of AI is guided by principles of academic integrity and responsible learning to enhance writing autonomy and reflection.

Learning outcomes:
Identify and analyze the purposes, structures, and composition of various academic writing styles and forms. (Lectures, class discussions, and guided analysis of model essays using AI text-analysis tools (e.g., ChatGPT or Gemini) to identify patterns in organization and language.)
Develop and organize coherent academic paragraphs with clear topic sentences, supporting ideas, and logical progression. (Brainstorming and outlining ideas using AI tools (ChatGPT, Grammarly, Quillbot) to generate and organize topic sentences and supporting points; peer review through AI feedback suggestions.)
Apply appropriate academic vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structures to produce accurate and cohesive writing. (Grammar and vocabulary exercises supported by AI-based checkers (Grammarly, Gemini) and teacher-led correction sessions.)
Integrate and cite external sources effectively through summarizing, paraphrasing, and quoting in line with academic conventions. (Practice paraphrasing and citation using AI paraphrasing/citation tools (Quillbot, Turnitin) and group tasks to evaluate AI-generated outputs for accuracy.)
Produce well-structured academic essays that demonstrate unity, coherence, and logical argumentation. (Drafting and revising essays with AI-supported feedback (ChatGPT, Grammarly) followed by instructor evaluation and peer feedback sessions.)
Demonstrate ethics, professionalism, and responsible use of AI tools in academic writing and peer review. (Discussion and reflection on academic integrity, proper citation, and responsible AI use in writing; case studies and group debates.)

Student tasks:
- Attend at least 80% of contact slots in order to be accepted to the final examination.
- Do all exercises and assignments given by instructor in class or at home and submit on time
- Use laptops in class only for learning purposes

Tools:
*Internet
*Coursebooks

Materials:
description: Longman Academic Writing Series 4: Essays
author: Alice Oshima, Ann Hogue
publisher: Pearson
published_date: 2014
edition: 5th
isbn: 9780136838630
description: Longman Academic Writing Series 5: Essays to Research Papers
author: Alan Meyers
publisher: Pearson
published_date: 2014
edition: 5th
isbn: 9780136838555
description: MyEnglishLab "Longman Academic Writing Series 4: Essays
author: Alice Oshima, Ann Hogue
publisher: Pearson
description: MyEnglishLab "Longman Academic Writing Series 5: Essays to Research Papers
author: Alan Meyers
publisher: Pearson

Assessments:
category: Assignment 1
type: on-going
weight: 5.0
question_type: CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4
no_question: *Option 1:
Write a 150-180 word paragraph.

*Option 2: (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
knowledge_and_skill: 1
grading_guide: Knowledge and skills in studied chapter(s)
note: Guided by instructor
category: Assignment 2
type: on-going
weight: 5.0
question_type: CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5
no_question: *Option 1:
Write a 300-350 word comparison/contrast essay.*Note: evidence or in-text citations should be included.

*Option 2: (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
knowledge_and_skill: 1
grading_guide: Knowledge and skills in studied chapter(s)
note: Guided by instructor
category: Assignment 3
type: on-going
weight: 5.0
question_type: CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5
no_question: *Option 1:
Write a 300-350 word classification essay.*Note: evidence or in-text citations should be included.

*Option 2: (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
knowledge_and_skill: 1
grading_guide: Knowledge and skills in studied chapter(s)
note: Guided by instructor
category: Peer review 1
type: on-going
weight: 5.0
question_type: CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5, CLO6
no_question: *Option 1:
Review classmate's writing (assignment 1: a 150-180 word paragraph)

*Option 2:
(For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
knowledge_and_skill: 1
grading_guide: Knowledge and skills in studied chapter(s)
note: *Give detailed feedback based on 5 criteria: format & organization, grammar, vocabulary, cohesion & coherence, ideas
category: Peer review 2
type: on-going
weight: 5.0
question_type: CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5, CLO6
no_question: *Option 1:
Review classmate's writing (assignment 2: a 300-350 word comparison/contrast essay)

*Option 2:
(For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
knowledge_and_skill: 1
grading_guide: Knowledge and skills in studied chapter(s)
note: *Give detailed feedback based on 5 criteria: format & organization, grammar, vocabulary, cohesion & coherence, ideas
category: Peer review 3
type: on-going
weight: 5.0
question_type: CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5, CLO6
no_question: *Option 1:
Review classmate's writing (assignment 3: a a 300-350 word classification essay)

*Option 2:
(For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
knowledge_and_skill: 1
grading_guide: Knowledge and skills in studied chapter(s)
note: *Give detailed feedback based on 5 criteria: format & organization, grammar, vocabulary, cohesion & coherence, ideas
category: Progress test 1
type: on-going
weight: 10.0
duration: 40'
question_type: CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5
no_question: Write a 250-300 word cause/effect essay.
knowledge_and_skill: 1
grading_guide: Knowledge and skills in studied chapter(s)
note: Guided by instructor, using a computer or papers
category: Progress test 2
type: on-going
weight: 10.0
duration: 40'
question_type: CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5
no_question: Write a 250-300 word argumentative essay.
knowledge_and_skill: 1
grading_guide: Knowledge and skills in studied chapter(s)
note: Guided by instructor, using a computer or papers
category: Progress test 3
type: on-going
weight: 10.0
duration: 40'
question_type: CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5
no_question: Write a 250-300 word problem/solution essay.
knowledge_and_skill: 1
grading_guide: Knowledge and skills in studied chapter(s)
note: Guided by instructor, using a computer or papers
category: Final exam
type: Final exam
weight: 40.0
duration: 40'
question_type: CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5
no_question: Write an essay of 250-300 words.
(a process essay, a cause/effect essay, a comparison/contrast essay, an argumentative essay, a classification essay, or a problem/solution essay)
knowledge_and_skill: 1
grading_guide: Knowledge and skills in studied chapter(s)
note: By exam board,
Using a computer or papers

Schedule:
session: Course Introduction
Chapter 1: Paragraph Structure
*Introduction
*Noticing vocabulary
learning_outcomes: ITU
materials: EAW301_1
session: Chapter 1: Paragraph Structure (cont)
*Parts of a paragraph
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 1: Paragraph Structure (cont)
*Parts of a paragraph (cont)
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 1: Paragraph Structure (cont)
*Applying vocabulary
*The writing process
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 1: Paragraph Structure (cont)
*Writing assignments
*Expansion
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 2: Unity and Coherence
*Introduction
*Noticing vocabulary
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Chapter 2: Unity and Coherence (cont)
*Unity
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 2: Unity and Coherence (cont)
*Coherence
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 2: Unity and Coherence (cont)
*Coherence (cont)
*Applying vocabulary
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 2: Unity and Coherence (cont)
*Writing assignments
*Expansion
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 3: Using Outside Sources
*Introduction
*Analyzing the model
*Noticing vocabulary: Synonyms 2
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Chapter 3: Using Outside Sources
*Using and citing sources
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 3: Using Outside Sources (cont)
*Quotations
*Paraphrasing
*Analyzing the model
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 3: Using Outside Sources (cont)

*Summarizing
*Analyzing the model
*Applying vocabulary: using synonyms 2
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 3: Using Outside Sources (cont)

*Writing assignment
*Expansion
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 4: From Paragraph to Essay
*Introduction
*Anlyzing the model
*Noticing vocabulary
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Chapter 4: From Paragraph to Essay (cont)
*Parts of an essay
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 4: From Paragraph to Essay (cont)
*Parts of an essay (cont)
*Patterns of organization
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 4: From Paragraph to Essay (cont)
*Outlines of essays
*Applying vocabulary
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 4: From Paragraph to Essay (cont)
*Writing assignment
*Expansion
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 5: Process Essays
*Introduction
*Analyzing the model
*Noticing vocabulary
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Chapter 5: Process Essays (cont)
*Organization
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 5: Process Essays (cont)
*Organization (cont)
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 5: Process Essays (cont)
*Applying vocabulary
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 5: Process Essays (cont)
*Writing assignment
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 5: Process Essays (cont)
*Expansion
*Assignment 1
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 6: Cause/Effect Essay
*Introduction
*Analyzing the model
*Noticing vocabulary
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Chapter 6: Cause/Effect Essay (cont)
*Organization
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 6: Cause/Effect Essay (cont)
*Organization (cont)
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 6: Cause/Effect Essay (cont)
*Applying vocabulary
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 6: Cause/Effect Essay (cont)
*Writing assignment
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 6: Cause/Effect Essay (cont)
*Expansion
*Progress test 1
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 7: Comparison/Contrast Essays
*Introduction
*Analyzing the model
*Noticing vocabulary
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Chapter 7: Comparison/Contrast Essays (cont)
*Organization
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 7: Comparison/Contrast Essays (cont)
*Organization (cont)
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 7: Comparison/Contrast Essays (cont)
*Applying vocabulary
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 7: Comparison/Contrast Essays (cont)
*Writing assignment
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 7: Comparison/Contrast Essays (cont)
*Expansion
*Assignment 2
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 8: Argumentative Essays
*Introduction
*Analyzing the model
*Noticing vocabulary
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Chapter 8: Argumentative Essays (cont)
*Organization
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 8: Argumentative Essays (cont)
*Organization (cont)
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 8: Argumentative Essays (cont)
*Applying vocabulary
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 8: Argumentative Essays (cont)
*Writing assignment
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 8: Argumentative Essays (cont)
*Expansion
*Progress test 2
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Longman Academic Writing Series 5: Essays
Chapter 2: Classification Essays
*Introduction
*Noticing vocabulary
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Chapter 2: Classification Essays (cont)
*Organization
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 2: Classification Essays (cont)
*Establishing unity and coherence
*Grammar
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 2: Classification Essays (cont)
*Preparing for writing
*Applying vocabulary
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 2: Classification Essays (cont)
*Writing assignment
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 2: Classification Essays (cont)
*Expansion
*Assignment 3
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Longman Academic Writing Series 5: Essays
Chapter 6: Problem/Solution Essays
*Introduction
*Noticing vocabulary
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Chapter 6: Problem/Solution Essays (cont)
*Organization
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 6: Problem/Solution Essays (cont)
*Grammar
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 6: Problem/Solution Essays (cont)
*Preparing for writing
*Applying vocabulary
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 6: Problem/Solution Essays (cont)
*Writing assignment
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Chapter 6: Problem/Solution Essays (cont)
*Expansion
*Progress test 3
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Review
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Review
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Review
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Review
learning_outcomes: TU