CLASS #1 GREETINGS (SEPTEMBER 15, 2005)
Today we had an interesting evening.
1) We first heard Dr. J describe his past history (yawn!) and then he told you of the importance of creating your NAME CARD for next week.
2) Then, Dr. J discussed the course description and gave you copied of the OFFICIAL SCORING SHEET of the TOEFL (1-6), as well as a list of 10 suggestions from Dr. J on timed writing.
3) We took a break and engaged in a 20-minute timed writing. Afterwards, Dr. J gave you sheets with several hundreds of TOEFL/TOEIC questions on them. You can read over the sheets Dr. J gave you if you wish, but please just take it easy and prepare yourself for the rest of the class. I promise that I'll give you plenty to do ...
4) Please remember to create your NAME CARD and think of a "pen name" for later postings if you do not want everyone in the universe to see your writing. Like I said, I will NEVER EVER discuss the true identity of ANYONE'S paper, but we will be sharing each other's work over the course of the semester. A daily journal is suggested but not required.
Academic writing success is mostly organization, much fluency, and some grammar. The way in which you present your ideas is more important that grammar.
Of course, Dr. J will correct your grammar, but IDEA ORGANIZATION & MANAGEMENT are the true keys to passable and impressive L2 (second language) writing. I am excited about this course, and I wish you the best! Dr. J
1) We first heard Dr. J describe his past history (yawn!) and then he told you of the importance of creating your NAME CARD for next week.
2) Then, Dr. J discussed the course description and gave you copied of the OFFICIAL SCORING SHEET of the TOEFL (1-6), as well as a list of 10 suggestions from Dr. J on timed writing.
3) We took a break and engaged in a 20-minute timed writing. Afterwards, Dr. J gave you sheets with several hundreds of TOEFL/TOEIC questions on them. You can read over the sheets Dr. J gave you if you wish, but please just take it easy and prepare yourself for the rest of the class. I promise that I'll give you plenty to do ...
4) Please remember to create your NAME CARD and think of a "pen name" for later postings if you do not want everyone in the universe to see your writing. Like I said, I will NEVER EVER discuss the true identity of ANYONE'S paper, but we will be sharing each other's work over the course of the semester. A daily journal is suggested but not required.
Academic writing success is mostly organization, much fluency, and some grammar. The way in which you present your ideas is more important that grammar.
Of course, Dr. J will correct your grammar, but IDEA ORGANIZATION & MANAGEMENT are the true keys to passable and impressive L2 (second language) writing. I am excited about this course, and I wish you the best! Dr. J
posted by Robert E. Johanson | 5:24 AM
1 Comments:
what should i say? your introduction is the most interesting one that i ever had. well, if there is any flaw, i must say, please DON'T translate any Mandarin or He-Luo words into English ones...because you make us laugh so loudly that it is kind of embarrassing neh! can't wait to be tortured by your assignments. Tschues!!!
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