LC-1114 - Communicating Technology (o,w), Lectures, 31.10.2022-12.12.2022

Topic outline

• Module 1: Style and Form
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    Instructions

    To complete this first module on style and form you need to

    1. 1. view the videos in Parts 1-4
       2. complete the interactive exercises (1-11) within each part.

    The exercises colored in grey will become active once you complete the preceding exercises. For example, after completing Exercise 1: Avoid overuse of genitive 's with mimimum 70% correct, the link to Exercise 2: Formal negative forms will become active.

    Estimated workload: 3-5 hours

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  • Reading materials

    These websites contain similar information and additional examples on the topics covered in the instructional videos.The numbers in parenthesis (e.g, pg. 44-48) refer to pages in the Writer's Guide for Engineers.

    Avoiding contractions (pg. 49) (only in book)

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    Writer's Guide for Engineers File
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    Vocabulary choice (pg. 44-48) URL
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    Avoiding possessive 's' with inanimate objects URL
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    Avoiding run-on expressions (pg. 54) URL
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    Form and Style (handout used in the video on Formal grammar) File

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    Open and download this file before viewing the video. It contains the exercises discussed in the video.

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    Part 1: Formal Grammar (video) Page

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    Review exercise: Formal grammar (multiple choice video part 1) Quiz
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    Exercise 1: Avoid overuse of genitive 's Quiz

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    Exercise 2: Formal negative forms Quiz

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    Superordinates and lists Page

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    Please read about superordinates and lists before you proceed to the next exercise.
    

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    Exercise 3a: Avoid run-ons HotPot

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    List of superordinate terms for Exercise 3b File

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    Please download this document before trying the exercise. The document contains a list of typical words (i.e., superdinate terms) that accepted as correct in the exercise. Some sentences accept only one word, and others two or even more.
    

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    Exercise 3b: Avoid run-ons Quiz

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    Exercise 4: Avoid personal pronouns Quiz

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    Exercise 5: Avoid indirect questions HotPot

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    Exercise 6: Adverb position Quiz

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    Part 2: Formal Verbs (video) Page

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    Exercise 7a: Formal verbs (multiple choice video part 2) Quiz

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    Exercise 7b: Formal verbs (multiple choice video part 2) Quiz

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    Exercise 7c: Formal verbs (multiple choice) Quiz

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    Exercise 8: Formal verbs (multiple choice) Quiz

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    List of verbs for Exercise 9 File

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    Please download this document before trying the exercise. The document contains a list of typical verbs that accepted as correct in the exercise. Some sentences accept only one word, and others two or even more.
    

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    Exercise 9: Formal verbs (gapfill) Quiz

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    Part 3: Formal adverbs (video) Page

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    Exercise 10a: Formal adverbs (multiple choice video part 3) Quiz

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    List of adverbs for Exercise 10b File

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    Please download this document before trying the exercise. The document contains a list of typical adverbs that accepted as correct in the exercise. Some sentences accept only one word (or phrase), and others two or even more.
    

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    Exercise 10b: Formal adverbs (gapfill) Quiz

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    Part 4: Formal adjectives and nouns (video) Page

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    Exercise 11a: Formal adjectives and nouns (multiple choice part 4 video) Quiz

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    List of adjectives for Exercise 11b File

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    Exercise 11b: Formal adjectives (gapfill) Quiz

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    Feedback on Module: Style and Form URL

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