Useful Links:
Academic writing:
http://unilearning.uow.edu.au/main.html
Basic essay writing:
http://gullibletravel.tripod.com/5paraEssay.htm
For postgraduates:
Discussion sections in dissertations and research articles: http://www.phrasebank.manchester.ac.uk/discussions.htm
Writing introductions: http://www.phrasebank.manchester.ac.uk/introductions.htm
For beginners
Writing Activities
1. Arab Revolutions Will Just Produce Different Dictators.
Are you for or against the motion?
- Write five points for the motion and five other points against the motion.
- Turn the set of points you agree with into a paragraph.
- Give examples or evidence to support your view in another paragraph.
- Write an introduction to your view.
- Sum up your view in a conclusion.
- Watch Doha debate on the topic.
- Watch Doha debate on the topic.
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2. Arabic language television channels
- Click on http://www.mytopdozen.com/Best_Arabic_Language_Television_Channels.html and look at the list of the top 12 Arabic language television channels
- If necessary do a Google search to find information about them.
- Write a short paragraph saying which TV channel you prefer and give your reasons why.
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2. Spelling
You can improve your spelling if you recognize the following:
- Prefixes (e.g. ex-minister)
- Suffixes (e.g. demonstrator)
- Homophones (e.g. flu / flue)
- Syllables (e.g. rev- o – lu – tion)
- Confusing words (e.g. effect / affect)
BBC SkillsWise gives details and more examples on each one here.
