You have been assigned a final presentation topic in groups from PHYS-A0140. The writing task in this English course is related to the final presentation topic in PHYS-A0140. This writing task should help you increase your understanding of the topic/phenomenon in question --> which you will then present in groups in the final presentations.Your task is to write a text that introduces the phenomenon in question (Project topic #) --> "introduction to phenomenon X". You can organize the text in whichever way you like, so there are no strict requirements for its structure. Aim to explain the phenomenon in question thoroughly and logically. Aim for accessible information and reader friendliness while maintaining academic tone. One possible model for the essay structure is the typical five-paragraph model: https://www.jscc.edu/academics/programs/writing-center/writing-resources/five-paragraph-essay.html 

This model contains an introductory paragraph, 3 body paragraphs and a conclusion. It is possible that you could have more then three paragraphs in the main body (for an 800-word essay).

Requirements for the final text:

- Refer to  a min. of four sources in this assignment.

- Due the general nature of the topic, it is OK to have some general sources, such as a textbook or website. At least one of the sources should be a research article.

Target length: 600-800 words (including the references), ATTN: no penalty if you go over the word limit, but absolute max. is 1000 words.

- Pay special attention to citation (in-text citation + bibliography).Choose a citation style and use it consistently as instructed in the online modules + in class.

- Pay special attention to the way you paraphrase ideas from other sources. (high similarity score / AI tool score --> will be visible to the teacher in this submission; you will be notified if the teacher has questions / concerns on your scores)

- Aim to utilize more formal academic style (module Style for academic writing)

- Try to create cohesive paragraphs (given before new information, transitions, topic sentences + full paragraphs)



By now, you should have developed a draft and gotten comments in the peer review session for how to develop the essay. Pay attention to these comments as you develop the final version and submit it here by the due date.
If you missed the draft, you can still submit the final version (but 6 points will be missed for the missing draft).

Late submissions of the final version: prior permission and late points deducted (-5pts) unless force majeure/illness.





 

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