Writing Task
Writing Task option #1
Choose a title from the list attached and write a short ono-page article using this title. Include an introduction, at least three paragraphs and a conclusion.
University Examples
If you wish to know what it is like at university, here are some examples:
Writing Task option #2
Find 3 interesting facts online about a subject (e.g. choose a country that is not Thailand). Write these facts in your own words. Order these 3 texts and write a beginning introduction and an ending conclusion. Remember to add your sources as references at the end.
interesting_facts_empty_form (pdf download)
Example Assignment Files
The stages and materials for writing an assignment for university are listed below, good luck!
file downloads
- Course assignment
- **Course 2 assignment
- Example assignment
- Interesting facts form (word – empty)*
- Interesting facts form (pdf – empty)
- Graphical organizer (empty)
- Outline form (word – empty)*
- Outline form (pdf – empty)
- Proving sources (word – empty)*
- Provide sources (pdf – empty)
- Kerry example: mind map
- Kerry example: interesting facts
- Kerry example: organized notes
- Kerry examples: provide sources
- Kerry example: outline
- Kerry example: article
Downloading word documents can result in a web page of strange text. If you get this then just save that web page with the .doc extension (e.g. interesting_facts.doc). We have included a pdf version if this does not work.
Stages of Writing A Task
- Start an Assignment: Effective Brainstorming and Mind Mapping Strategies
- Finding Information When Researching for Assignments
- How to Organize Notes
- What is a Bibliography Page: A Cite for Students
- How to Write Topic Sentences
- How to Organize Your Notes into an Effective Assignment Outline
- Step-by-Step Instructions for the Perfect Final Report Format
- A Simple Guide to Writing Your Best Final Paper
Writing Task Materials
1 – Assignment Set
- Here is the assignment for Pre-Sessional English: Course Assignment
- Here is an example of a university assignment: example assignment
2 – Start an Assignment
- lesson (pdf) – brainstorming
- helpful web page: start assignment
- task / worksheet – mind map
3 – Research for an Assignment
- lesson (pdf) – research
- helpful web page– online research finding information
- task – interesting facts
4 – Organize Notes
- lessons (pdf) – ideas , organizing notes
- helpful web page: How to organize notes
- task / worksheet – graphical organizer
5 – Referencing
- lessons (pdf) – referencing
- helpful web page: Bibliography, citing & references
- task / worksheet – providing sources
6 – Topic Sentences
- lessons (pdf) – topic sentences
- helpful web page: how to write topic sentences
- task / worksheet – in-lesson exercises (no worksheet)
7 – Create an outline
- lessons (pdf) – create an outline
- helpful web page: assignment outline
- task / worksheet – outline (pdf) , (Word)
8 – Format a Report (in Word)
- lessons (pdf) – format a report
- helpful web page: final report format
- files – instructions, completed report example, text, figures, references
- YouTube video – how to format a report in Word
9 – Final Paper
- lessons (pdf) – draft to final report
- helpful web page: drafting your final paper
- task – complete your final paper article
- file – final paper (Kerry example)