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English Language and Study Skills for Science (EAP 103) 2024-25
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English Language and Study Skills for Science (EAP 103) 2024-25
Formative Writing Coursework Task Sheet
DEADLINES: 9 am, Monday, November 11 (Week 9 Lesson 1)
WHERE: Submit in drop box on EAP103 LMO page
ASSESSMENT WEIGHTING: 0%
MODULE OUTCOMES ASSESSED: B, D, E (see Module Handbook on Learning Mall)
TASK: In the EAP103 formative writing task, you will use the Situation-Problem-Solution structure to practice analysing a science-related problem, identifying ONE solution to the problem.
To prepare for the assessed writing component of the Project, your formative task is to write a Situation-Problem-Solution (SPS) essay to introduce and describe one solution to one of the following two problems:
● Topic A: Soil degradation
● Topic B: Microplastics
General expectations for each section of the essay:
● Situation: Focus on the causes of the problem
● Problem: Focus on one negative effect
● Solution: Describe and introduce one solution
It is recommended that you identify effects and/or solutions relevant to your programme of study if possible, though this is not a requirement. More advice about the expectations for the content and structure can be found in “EAP103 FWCW Guidelines” document on Learning Mall.
This task will be followed later by an assessed essay in the Project, in which you will write about the situation, problem, and solutions of another assigned topic, and the Speaking Coursework, which involves presenting an evaluation of the solutions that you wrote about.
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Core Task Requirements |
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a. Write an SPS essay about ONE of the topics listed above b. Write 700 words (± 10% excluding title, section headings, and reference list) c. Include all sections: Introduction, Situation, Problem, Solution, Conclusion d. Include section headings e. Use the one provided source about your topic AND at least 3 English-language, appropriate academic sources that you find yourself f. Cite and reference all sources using the XJTLU Harvard referencing system |
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Formatting requirements |
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● Create and save the essay in a .doc or .docx format (Microsoft Word) ● File name: EAP103-FWCW-Student ID number (e.g. EAP103-FWCW-3030609) ● Use Arialor Calibri font, 11-12 font size, and 1.5 line spacing It is your responsibility to download the submitted file to confirm it is readable. You may receive no feedback for this assessment if technical issues prevent opening submissions created in unacceptable formats,e.g. WPS. |
Information about the provided sources
The following two sources can be found on Learning Mall. You must use the relevant provided source in your essay, in addition to the other sources that you find. Below is the reference (Harvard style) for each source. You can copy and paste the relevant one into your reference list:
Chandra, S. and Walsh, K.B. (2024) ‘Microplastics in water: Occurrence, fate and removal’. Journal of Contaminant Hydrology, 264. doi: 10.1016/j.jconhyd.2024.104360.
Li, R. et al. (2024) ‘Soil degradation: a global threat to sustainable use of black soil’ . Pedosphere. (in press) doi: 10.1016/j.pedsph.2024.06.011.
Marking and feedback
● You will receive written feedback from your tutor and there will be a class in which you can ask
questions about your feedback. Feedback is expected to be given in Week 12. The formative writing takes up 0% but is important for you to prepare and check the skills to write the SPS essay for the assessed project.
● FWCW will be closely related to In-class Test 3 (ICT-3). See the following details about ICT-3:
o In week 13, you need to attend an individual tutorial session to discuss your Formative Writing Coursework feedback with your tutor.
o You are expected to refer to the FWCW feedback provided in Week 12 to prepare relevant questions and engage in a discussion with your tutor.
o For complete details of this assessment, please refer to the ICT3 task sheet in the assessment folder on the EAP103 LMO Core page.
