Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja Inglés Academic Writing I Bimestre Abril - Agosto 2007 Ponente: Lcda. Nidia Arellano

1. ESCUELA : PONENTE : BIMESTRE : ACADEMIC WRITING CICLO : INGLÉS I BIMESTRE Lcda. Nidia Arellano ABRIL – AGOSTO 2007

9. Pre-writing strategies The purpose of this step is to think about a certain topic and generate as many ideas as possible. Don't worry about spelling, grammar, or writing in complete sentences.

30. A topic sentence A topic sentence is a sentence that indicates in a general way what idea or thesis the paragraph is going to deal with. In an easy way to make sure your reader understands the topic of the paragraph is to put your topic sentence near the beginning of the paragraph. (This is a good general rule for less experienced writers, although it is not the only way to do it).

58. Cause/Effect Essays The cause/effect essay explains why or how some event happened, and what resulted from the event. The essay could discuss both causes and effects. A cause essay discusses the reasons why something happened. An effect essay discusses what happens after a specific event or circumstance.

59. Cause/Effect Essays If this cause essay were about a volcanic eruption, it might go something like: "Pressure and heat built up beneath the earth's surface; the effect of this was an enormous volcanic eruption." If this effect essay were about a volcanic eruption again, it might go something like: "The eruption caused many terrible things to happen; it destroyed homes, forests, and polluted the atmosphere."

60. Comparison/Contrast Essays It discusses the similarities and differences between two things, people, concepts, places, etc. The essay could be an unbiased discussion, or an attempt to convince the reader of the benefits of one thing, person, or concept.