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Academic Writing Notes: ST ND RD

The document provides guidelines for academic writing, including: 1. Outlining main tasks and checking for keywords when planning; citing sources and identifying writing style when researching. 2. Organizing with linking words and logical sections, and referring to an academic writing outline. 3. Writing in an academic style with simple, concise grammar. 4. Revising using a template and proofreading for errors. Additional tips recommend writing directly to the topic, answering questions directly, and incorporating international examples while avoiding irrelevant information and personal views. An academic writing outline is also included.

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Academic Writing Notes: ST ND RD

The document provides guidelines for academic writing, including: 1. Outlining main tasks and checking for keywords when planning; citing sources and identifying writing style when researching. 2. Organizing with linking words and logical sections, and referring to an academic writing outline. 3. Writing in an academic style with simple, concise grammar. 4. Revising using a template and proofreading for errors. Additional tips recommend writing directly to the topic, answering questions directly, and incorporating international examples while avoiding irrelevant information and personal views. An academic writing outline is also included.

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Academic Writing Notes

1. Plan
a. Outline Main tasks
b. Check for keywords
2. Research
a. Outline main Ideas
b. Cite
c. Identify the style of writing and work
3. Organize
a. Use Linking words and phrases
b. Logical sections
c. Refer “Academic Writing Outline”
4. Write
a. Academic Style
b. Simple and conventional concise grammar
5. Revise
a. Use template
b. Proofread for typos

Tips

 Write to the topic


 Answer Question Directly
 Avoid irrelevant and generic information
 Incorporate International examples
 Do not use personal opinion or information

Academic Writing Outline

Words count start from the Introduction to the last word of conclusion

At least 3 Sentences per paragraph and should be 10 to 35 words long

1. Introduction (10%)
a. Overview of problem / background information
b. Thesis Statement: Claim
2. Body: Lay down the claims and examples to your thesis statement (80%) (200 words max per
paragraph)
a. Each paragraph one idea / topic sentence
b. Topic Sentence 1st Paragraph: Support claim with evidence
c. Topic Sentence 2nd Paragraph: Add Statistics to your argument
d. Topic Sentence 3rd Paragraph: Use example to support reasoning
3. Conclusion (10%)
a. Restate Thesis Statement
b. Summarize key points of body
Sources

Minimum Requirements: 1 double-spaced page (300 words) = 1 page

Relevant: Up-to-date sources(published within 5 to 7 years)

Reliable: Reliable Websites to find sources

 www.scholar.google.com.ua
 www.researchgate.net
 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
 www.jstor.org

Livingston Requirements when using dashboards

 Change IP address to US one using VPN (ZenMate)


 Read how to access the required task
 Log into Client’s dashboard
 Attach a screenshot to the “Final Paper Section”

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