2MCS1 - week 9 (Writing introduction)

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

Welcome

English

Mevrouw van Eunen

Welcome

English class 

week 9 (1-3-2022)

Mrs. van Eunen

Theme lesson

• Writing (part of a) report:

    The introduction

Parts of an introduction
are.....

Part of an introduction

1. A brief description of the subject.
   
2. A motivation; why is this research important.
   
3. A brief overview of what will be described in this report.
   

(also: background, problem, proposed solution)

Why is an introduction important

Introduction important

at the beginning, it's the part that most people read

it defines people's attitude towards the report/conclusions

Writing an introduction
- style

Writing style

Be direct in your writing. Good writing is clear and concise. ...

Choose your words wisely. ...

Short sentences are more powerful than long sentences. ...

Write short paragraphs. ...

Always use the active voice. ...

Review and edit your work. ...

Use a natural, conversational tone. ...

Read reports, business articles

When do you start writing an introduction?

1. Immediately
2. after my research
3. after the conclusions
4. when the report is completed

Formal writing - vocabulary

Translate:

1. assert

2. illustrate

3. referring to

4. discuss

5. firstly

Formal writing - vocabulary

Translate:

1. assert = beweren

2. illustrate = illustreren/toelichten

3. referring to = verwijzend naar

4. discuss = bespreken

5. firstly = ten eerste

Voor meer formele woorden/zinnen, verwijs ik je naar 2 documenten in Teams

Class notebook week 9

Writing tip - signal words

- give structure

- clarify

- relations

- describe

- compare

Assignment

Write an introduction

Use: Wooden things

The introduction includes:

A brief description of the subject.

A motivation; why is this research important.

A brief overview of what will be described in this report.

Take into account:

formal language

writing style

Assignment

1. Write an introduction (20-30 minutes)

2. In couples: Assess each other's work (5-10 minutes)

Give feedback - tips and tops

on:

1. content (description subject, motivation, overview report)

2. (formal) writing style

Hand in your work incl. feedback : Teams - opdrachten - writing an introduction

This assignment is your 1st portfolio assignment of period 3

The most important thing I learned today was....