Day 27: Abstract Writing

Learning Objectives:

•     Review purpose/methods of different in-text citations structures
•     Review/Practice the creating of APA headings/Subheadings 
•     understand the purpose of an abstract in a RP.
•     get familiar with the major types of abstracts.
•     analyze the use of grammatical tenses in abstracts.

(please note that I have added materials on tables and charts under additional materials)


Part I: Review of In-Text Citations/Headers [3:30-3:55 (25min)]

To begin today's lesson, we will be discussing the movement of in-text citations and how that affects flow and meaning. Please click here to access this activity.

Example Citation Placement:

• Research is being done on the use of seaweeds for biofuels (Smith, 2012; Jones, 2011, Beck; 2011). 

• In recent studies, bio-crop researchers (Smith, 2012; Jones, 2011, Beck; 2011) have started investigating the various species of seaweed for their suitability for biofuels.

•  Beck (2011) proposed Chlorella, a common type of seaweed, to be potentially the best candidate for large scale testing given its genetic makeup.

Part II: Lecture on Abstracts  [3:55-4:15 (20 min)]
Abstracts are an important part to research writing. Arguably, they are more important to the reader than for the writer as they are used a means to determine in a source is relevant to our needs. Please click HERE to access the PowerPoint for today's lecture. We will be discussing the two main types of abstract structures:

       1) The Results-Driven Abstract

2) The Summary Abstract 

Sample Abstracts across disciplines

Part III: Sample Abstracts + Practice [4:15-4: 40  (25min)]
In this part of today's lecture, we will be looking example abstracts that follow the two basic formats: Results-Driven and Summary. Click HERE to access those sample abstract types. After this analysis, I will ask you to practice composing an abstract for your own research paper. I will circulate the room to provide assistance.



Part IV: ICES [4:40-4:50 (10min)]

For the last part of today's class, I will be asking you to fill out the ICES form. I will also need to have a volunteer deposit the evaluations in a mailbox after students have completed. In keeping in line with university policy, I will be leaving class to allow you to complete them on your own.


Part V: Reflective #3 (Moved to next Tuesday)
 

No Class this Thursday, check schedule for conferences

Day 26: Conferences

Meetings in my office FLB 2021

Please refer to the Scheduling Google docs for date and time.

Day 25: Outlines and Headers + Workshop on Final Paper Structure

Objectives:

• Analyze our own paper outline/structure in terms of the key elements needed in our final paper structure
• Decide how our lit review information fits into our final paper
• Analyze sample outlines
• Sign-up for individual conferences

Part I: Questions regarding Lit Review Feedback/Scores  [3:30-3:50 (20 min)]
Key question you need to remember in composing lit reviews:

1. How will this information help my reader be better prepared to understand my argument? 
2. Do they know enough about the past research/problems/breakthroughs on this topic? 
3. Does my paper give the main ideas and results of the past studies or does it just state that there was a study involving X and Y.?

Distribute to small groups the following document. Together, discuss questions 1-5. We will then discuss them together as a class. Next, I will have you work together to try and identify the strengths/weaknesses in these sample student writing. 5-7.

Part II: Analysis of Outlines [3:50-4:10 (20 min)]

Please click here to access the PowerPoint for today that deals with outlining.  To access the handout on sample Outlines, please click here. Follow along as we discuss some key elements to outlining as well as integration of Headers.


Part III: Oral Peer Review of Outline [4:10-4:35 (25 min)]
Please follow along on the PowerPoint as I explain the directions for this activity. Score cards for group members can be found here.

Part IV: Sign-Up for Conferences [4:35-4:50 (15min)]
The end of the semester is nearing and thus it is time for conferences! :) Please click on the link below to assess which time would work best for you.  I will be passing around numbers that indicate in which order to you chose your appointment time.

Note: Conferences are not "teaching sessions," you need to come prepared with questions regarding your paper. 

End of Semester Conferences Schedule 

Homework:
Work on Final Paper

Supplementary Activities:
Transition word practice