Academic Literacy 1
ACADEMIC LITERACY 1 (AL101)
QUESTION 1
1.1.1 False
1.1.2 An introduction needs to summarise up the main points of the main body. To do this, the writer should draft the main text first, using the process approach, thereby being able to draw the introduction’s information from this main text.
When following the process approach, one should analyze the question or topic, and then brainstorm it. One needs to plan the writing, thoroughly check the plan, and then write the first draft. After analyzing the first draft and making any necessary amendments, one then writes the second draft (or final draft if one is happy with the results).
The introduction to the assignment or essay will naturally evolve, but it will not happen until the planning and drafting is done. Beekman, L., Dube, C. and Underhill, J., (2011, p.81-84)
1.2.1 False
1.2.2 Inadvertent plagiarism is when a writer accidentally uses another writer’s words or ideas, without citing their sources. It is vital for students to familiarise themselves on how to quote, paraphrase, summarise and then cite other author’s work.
There are always penalties for every kind of plagiarism. (Beekman, et al, 2011, p.54-55)
1.3.1 True
1.3.2 cognitive means to think things through, and one of the ways to do this is by creatively brainstorming or creating a picture in your mind. So thinking things through creatively, using your right side of the brain, is considered an intellectual (or cognitive) skill. (Beekman, et al, 2011, p.6-7)
1.4.1 False
1.4.2 A chart or graph, needs to be explained in a detailed way, so that it makes sense to the person reading it.
This detailed information needs to be structured in a flowing way that it is easy to read, and therefore should include an opening sentence that highlights the reason behind the graph.
I feel that one needs to interpret the chart or graph in a well structured, flowing summary, to ensure that it is easy to read and understand. (Beekman, et
QUESTION 1
1.1.1 False
1.1.2 An introduction needs to summarise up the main points of the main body. To do this, the writer should draft the main text first, using the process approach, thereby being able to draw the introduction’s information from this main text.
When following the process approach, one should analyze the question or topic, and then brainstorm it. One needs to plan the writing, thoroughly check the plan, and then write the first draft. After analyzing the first draft and making any necessary amendments, one then writes the second draft (or final draft if one is happy with the results).
The introduction to the assignment or essay will naturally evolve, but it will not happen until the planning and drafting is done. Beekman, L., Dube, C. and Underhill, J., (2011, p.81-84)
1.2.1 False
1.2.2 Inadvertent plagiarism is when a writer accidentally uses another writer’s words or ideas, without citing their sources. It is vital for students to familiarise themselves on how to quote, paraphrase, summarise and then cite other author’s work.
There are always penalties for every kind of plagiarism. (Beekman, et al, 2011, p.54-55)
1.3.1 True
1.3.2 cognitive means to think things through, and one of the ways to do this is by creatively brainstorming or creating a picture in your mind. So thinking things through creatively, using your right side of the brain, is considered an intellectual (or cognitive) skill. (Beekman, et al, 2011, p.6-7)
1.4.1 False
1.4.2 A chart or graph, needs to be explained in a detailed way, so that it makes sense to the person reading it.
This detailed information needs to be structured in a flowing way that it is easy to read, and therefore should include an opening sentence that highlights the reason behind the graph.
I feel that one needs to interpret the chart or graph in a well structured, flowing summary, to ensure that it is easy to read and understand. (Beekman, et
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