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Academic writing skills

Ex. 1

Read the following 2 posts about TikTok’s infamous Bold Glamour filter on an online discussion forum. 

a Which of the 2 is the best post, at first glance?

Which of the 2 is the best post, at first glance?

<r/penny4urthoughts>

<r/rambler18>

Ex. 1

Read the following 2 posts about TikTok’s infamous Bold Glamour filter on an online discussion forum. 

b Study the posts in more detail. Tick the box that applies.

1/ Which post clearly states an opinion?

1. <r/penny4urthoughts>
2. <r/rambler18>

2/ Which post provides arguments to support their opinion?

1. <r/penny4urthoughts>
2. <r/rambler18>

3/ Which post refers to reliable sources?

1. <r/penny4urthoughts>
2. <r/rambler18>

4/ Which post uses quotations or provides links to material?

1. <r/penny4urthoughts>
2. <r/rambler18>

5/ Which post gives redundant information?

1. <r/penny4urthoughts>
2. <r/rambler18>

6/ Which post asks for peer input?

1. <r/penny4urthoughts>
2. <r/rambler18>

7/ Which post is the best one?

1. <r/penny4urthoughts>
2. <r/rambler18>

Ex. 1

Ex. 2

Now read the responses to the original post of <r/penny4urthoughts>.

a Which of these do you think are the best responses? Mark them with an X. Discuss your ideas with a partner.

Which of these do you think are the best responses?

<r/yesman26>

<r/mytwocents19>

<r/loosecannon21>

<r/loudmouth16>

<r/differentballpark12>

<r/saythatagain2>

<r/nailonthehead28>

Ex. 2

Now read the responses to the original post of <r/penny4urthoughts>.

a Which of these do you think are the best responses? Mark them with an X. Discuss your ideas with a partner.

Suggested answer: <r/mytwocents19> and <r/nailonthehead28> are the two best responses.

b What is wrong with the other posts? Write down at least 3 things you noticed in the posts that are not okay.

What is wrong with
the other posts?

b What is wrong with the other posts? Write down at least 3 things you noticed in the posts that are not okay.

− The post didn’t stay on-topic.

− It was rude.

− It didn’t provide any arguments.

− It was nothing more than ‘I agree’ or a repetition of ideas.

− The sources were not reliable.

− Bad grammar

c Complete the table. Add the names of the redditors between brackets.

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POSTING A THREAD ON A BULLETIN BOARD

 

ORIENTATION: You are going to post a thread about a possible future medical development on an online bulletinboard and react to other threads.

PREPARATION: 

1 Choose a topic. Choose between the following. -->

Which topic do you prefer?

The role of AI in medicine

Relying on medical advice found online (e.g. Google, TikTok)

Free medical care: yes or no?

Robot doctors

CRISPR

I have another related idea!

2 Formulate your prediction.

3 Find reliable sources that support your argument.

4 Jot down a few ideas that outline your argument.

ACTION

5 Write your post.

a State your opinion: ‘What do you think?’

b State why you think what you think: provide arguments, references, textual quotations, and/or links to materials that reinforce your opinion.

c State what you wish you knew or directly solicit the opinion of classmates. In other words, ask a question.

6 Post your thread on the bulletin board.

7 Use future forms, adverbs of probability and

modal verbs in your text.

8 Add a catchy title that will grab the readers’

attention.

9 React to your classmates’ posts. Do this at

least twice. Make sure you stick to the rules

for writing a good response.

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