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BBI 2421 General Writing Skills Course Introduction

BBI 2421 General Writing Skills Course Introduction. BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my. Fauziah Hanim Ahmad Shaari B13, 2nd Floor, Sanggar Bahasa , Faculty of Modern Languages and Communication fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my / 019 9329753. BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my.

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BBI 2421 General Writing Skills Course Introduction

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  1. BBI 2421 General Writing Skills Course Introduction BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

  2. FauziahHanim Ahmad Shaari B13, 2nd Floor, SanggarBahasa, Faculty of Modern Languages and Communication fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my / 019 9329753 BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

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  4. Course Content Sentence Writing Paragraph Writing Essay Writing BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

  5. Sentence Structure Clauses: dependent & independent Types of sentences: simple, compound, complex Sentence errors: fragment, run on, comma splice & parallel structure Conjunctions: coordinating & subordinating Grammar: subject-verb/noun-pronoun agreement, tenses Mechanics: punctuations BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

  6. Paragraphs Format of a paragraph Paragraph outline - Topic sentence - Controlling idea - Supporting details - Conclusion Unity Coherence BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

  7. Mid semester examination 25 marks Final examination 30 marks Coursework 45 marks Coursework Assignment 1 10 marks Assignment 2 15 marks Assignment 3 20 marks BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

  8. Assignment 1 Content: Online exercises * ensure a proper cover page * please print the exercises that you have done. Photocopied exercises are not accepted. * ensure the exercises are arranged correctly (Task1, etc.) * each work should be clearly separated using a divider. Due Date: 23 April 2012 BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

  9. Assignment 2 Assignment 1 (A1) - Letter to the Editor Content: Selected newspaper article / news Paragraph Outline Draft 1 Peer editing form Draft 2 Self editing form Final Draft (clean copy to be marked) Arial 11 or Times New Roman 12, 1.5 spacing, Cover page (Please refer to Tugasan@ppl) Due Date: 18 March 2012 BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

  10. Assignment 3 – Academic Essay Content: Please refer to Lecture 2 (Perjumpaan 2) * ensure a proper cover page Arial 11 or Times New Roman 12, 1.5 spacing Due Date: 23 April2012 BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

  11. Sentence Structure: Phrases & Clauses A word? Fatimah Sing House Morning Happy Continuously Driving Dancing A Phrase? BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

  12. Sentence Structure: Phrases & Clauses A Phrase? A group of words (more than 1 word) without a SUBJECT and a VERB In the morning A long time ago Several hours later At the far end of the room Ten minutes ago around the corner BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

  13. Clause? A group of words containing a SUBJECT and a VERB S V Sheis here. When wevisited the farm. The studentsare listening. Until I get my salary. Lindajots down notes during the lecture. Most PJJ students have their own cars. BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

  14. Class practice Tommy is here. Several hundreds years ago in Malacca. When I come home. Because the nurses care. Behind my back. They went scuba-diving. A beautiful morning. Rahim and Suzie are planning to attend the party. Although we managed to escape the fire. BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

  15. Answer Key Tommyis here. (C) Several hundreds years ago in Malacca. (P) When Icome home. (C) Because the nursescare. (C) Behind my back. (P) Theywent scuba-diving. (C) A beautiful morning. (P) Rahim and Suzieare planning to attend the party. (C) Although wemanaged to escape the fire. (C) BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

  16. Types of Clauses Independent Clause (IC) a complete sentence - the sentence contains a S + V + Complete thought / idea Tommyis here. Theywent scuba-diving. Rahim and Suzieare planning to attend the party. The general election is scheduled soon. BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

  17. Dependent Clause Dependent Clause (DC) An incomplete sentence - The sentence contains a S + V but the thought/ idea is incomplete When Icome home. (DC) so what? incomplete idea Because the nurses care. (DC) so…? incomplete idea Although wemanaged to escape the fire. (DC) so..? After the villagers managed to escape. (DC) so..? BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

  18. Type of Sentences What is a simple sentence? 2 answers: a) When there is only 1 subject, 1 verb and it expresses 1 idea. 1) S = S + V Tinacries. The catjumped into the drain. Both prisoners plan to escape from the jail. The movie is funny. BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

  19. Type of Sentences b) When there is a sharing of either the subjects, the verbs or both the subjects and verbs. 2) S = S + S + V Tina and Samcry. 3) S = S + V + V Tina kissed and hugged me. 4) S = S + S + V + V Tina and Sam kissed and hugged me. BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

  20. S = S + V Tinacries. The catjumped into the drain. Both prisoners plan to escape from the jail. The movie is funny. S = S + S + V Tina and Samcry. S = S + V + V Tina kissed and hugged me. S = S + S + V + V Tina and Sam kissed and hugged me. All these simple sentences are complete = IC BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

  21. Compound Sentence When 2 or more independent clauses are combined to form a sentence (IC + IC) Remember ‘IC’. ‘C’ = clause (contain S + V) Annabought several flowers. S + V (IC) Simple Annasent them to her mother. S + V (IC) Simple Annabought several flowers and sent them to her mother. S + V + V (This is a simple sentence! Not a compound sentence) IC + IC (s + v) (s + v) BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

  22. (IC + IC) Annabought several flowers, and shesent them to her mother. IC + IC S + V, S + V (This is a compound sentence) BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

  23. Using conjunctions to form a compound sentence Annabought several flowers, andshesent them to her mother. Wecannot wait any longer in this dangerous place, sowe and the rest of the teamhave to move now. so, and Coordinating conjunctions BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

  24. Coordinating Conjunctions (CC) , for , and , nor , but , or , yet , so FANBOYS (Short Words) *check out your textbook (pg 189) for more examples BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

  25. Coordinating Conjunctions (Long words) Conjunctive Adverbs ;therefore, ;however, ;whereas, ;consequently, ;moreover, ;furthermore, *check out your textbook (pg 189) for more examples BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

  26. More Examples Iran very fast. Imissed the train. Iran very fast; however,Imissed the train. I ran very fast, but I missed the train. Theyshould go. Theyshould never return. Theyshould go, andtheyshould never return. My childrenadmire me. Ifeel proud of myself. My childrenadmire me; therefore,Ifeel proud of myself. BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

  27. Complex Sentence IC + DC Annabrought several flowers. (IC) When shevisited her mother. (DC) Annabrought several flowers whenshe visited her mother. (IC DC) WhenAnnavisited her mother, shebrought several flowers. (DC, IC) BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

  28. Many of the victims died because they did not receive medical attention early. Because the victims did not receive medical attention early, many of them died. I will return the books whenyou return my cds. Since Rob moved to Canada, Christina has become very temperamental. We bumped into Ningas we were leaving the café. When, since, as Subordinating Conjunctions BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

  29. Subordinating Conjunctions (SC) As, When, While, Since, Although, Though Even though, Because, Until Till, Where, As if, Before, Unless Whether, Whenever *check out your textbook (pg 189) for more examples BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

  30. Sentence Errors Fragment Run On Comma splice Non Parallel Structure *Please refer to self study notes BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

  31. Paragraph Writing A collection of 5-12 sentences Focuses on ONE topic Contains a topic sentence (ts) *a good ts contains a clear controlling idea Contains 2-3 points to support the topic sentence Several sentences to support (explain, elaborate) the points Usually ends with a concluding sentence (cs) BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

  32. How do we write a paragraph? Select an Interesting Topic Create a Focus Write the Topic Sentence Draw an Outline Write the Paragraph Edit & Revise the Paragraph BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

  33. Selecting a Topic Dr Mahathir Computer games Exercising Camping BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

  34. Create a Focus Dr Mahathir life/ success/ personality/ contributions/ influence/ beliefs Computer games disadvantages/ types/ software/ cost/ addictions Exercising danger/ reasons/ benefits/ equipment/ types Camping reasons/ benefits/ difference/ cost/ equipment/ location BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

  35. Once you know your topic and your focus, write the topic sentence for your paragraph. What is a topic sentence (ts)? It is a sentence that tells readers the main idea of the whole paragraph. This means readers will know what the paragraph is all about just by reading your topic sentence. A GOOD topic sentence (ts) should contain the topic and the controlling idea. It should not be too general nor too specific. *please refer to your textbook. BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

  36. Examples: Dr Mahathir - influence Dr Mahathir (the topic) is a very influential (controlling idea) man. Computer games - addictive Playing computer games can be addictive. There are four causes of addiction to computer games among teenagers. Jogging – benefits Many people enjoy jogging to gain these benefits. Camping - best holiday Camping is the best form of holiday for these reasons. BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

  37. Draw an outline Camping is the best form of holiday for these reasons. P1 P2 P3 Get in touch poor telephone Cheap with nature reception BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

  38. Camping is the best form of holiday for these reasons. • P1 P2 P3 • Get in touch poor telephone Cheap • with nature reception • direct access to -enjoy a truly relaxing -doesn’t cost • natural surrounding holiday much to rent • -bath in cold river, -no one can call. a camp site • breathpure mountain forget work problems - RM100-200 • air and listen to for a hotel • birds chirping tent =RM10 BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

  39. Camping is the best form of holiday for these reasons. • P1 P2 P3 • Get in touch poor telephone Cheap • with nature reception • direct access to -enjoy a truly relaxing -doesn’t cost • natural surrounding holiday much to rent • -bath in cold river, -no one can call. a camp site • breathpure mountain forget work problems - RM100-200 • air and listen to for a hotel • birds chirping tent =RM10 • CS: In short, these are why I believe everyone should opt for a camping • trip. BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

  40. Draw an outline (another format) Camping is the best form of holiday for these reasons. P1: Get in touch with nature sd: direct access to natural surrounding sd:. bath in cold river, breathpure mountain air and listen to birds chirping P2: poor telephone reception Sd: enjoy a truly relaxing holiday Sd: No one can call, forget work problems P3: Cheap Sd: doesn’t cost much to rent a tent and a camping site Sd: RM100 to RM200 for hotel, RM10 or less for a tent CS: In short, these are why I believe everyone should opt for a camping trip. BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

  41. Camping is the best form of holiday for these reasons.Firstly, it allows you to get in touch with nature.Unlike other typical holidays, camping gives you a direct access to the natural surrounding. You can actually bath in the cold river, breath pure mountain air, and listen to birds chirping as you relax in your tent.Next, as telephone reception is poor in many camping grounds, you can enjoy a truly relaxing holiday.No one from the office can call you, so you can forget about your work problems for a while. Lastly, it is also cheap.It doesn’t cost much to rent a tent and a camping site. If you normally pay RM100 to RM200 per night for a hotel room, you only need to pay RM10 or less to rent a tent a night.In short, these are why I believe everyone should opt for a camping trip. BBI2421/PJJ/fhas@fbmk.upm.edu.my

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