1. 1 Academic Writing II Spring 2013 Meet twice a week Monday, Tuesday Time: Monday 8:00-9:50 (3-106) Tuesday 2:00-3:50 (3- 422) E-mail: austinkc@hotmail.com Phone: 134 3922 0499 Website: http://austincasey.yolasite.com/ Office Hours: (ICB 319)

2. 2 Today: synonyms IELTS T2 useful phrases for T2 Homework: Journal 1 – Due Today Homework: Journal 2 – Due Next week

3. Important Announcement I will be attending an IELTS Teacher Training Workshop on Mar 12, 13 (Next Week, Tuesday & Wednesday) I will miss the class next Wednesday afternoon. I will let you know later about a makeup class.

4. Review: Task 2 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: Machine translation (MT) is slower and less accurate than human translation and there is no immediate or predictable likelihood of machines taking over this role from humans. Do you agree or disagree? Write at least 250 words.

5. Useful phrases 1. It is crucial that we analyze the causes of this disturbing issue and explore effective solutions. From my own perspective, the causes are multiple. 2. One of the most evident reasons is that... 3. Another factor that should be taken into considerations is that... 4. On the other hand, there are many opponents who strongly argue that _____. However, further analysis make it clear that _____. 5. Taking into account of all these factors, we may reach the conclusion that _____.

6. You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: Many magazines and websites feature stories about the private lives of famous people. We know their personal lives and we also can see photos of them in private or embarrassing situations. They are not paid for their image being used. Is it appropriate for a magazine or website to give this kind of private information about celebrities? Give reasons for your answer. Write at least 250 words.

7. Many magazines and websites feature stories about the private lives of famous people. We know their personal lives and we also can see photos of them in private or embarrassing situations. They are not paid for their image being used. Is it appropriate for a magazine or website to give this kind of private information about celebrities? 1. It is crucial that we analyze the causes of this disturbing issue and explore effective solutions. From my own perspective, the causes are multiple...... 2. One of the most evident reasons is that... 3. Another factor that should be taken into considerations is that... 4. On the other hand, there are many opponents who strongly argue that _____. However, further analysis make it clear that _____. 5. Taking into account of all these factors, we may reach the conclusion that _____.

8. Essay Types: You will write 2 essays and weekly journals 1. Remembering an Event (550-650 words) Something that happened to you. An interesting event that you remember clearly. 2. Writing a Profile (550-650 words) You will describe something or someone. 3. Proposing a Solution (550-650 words) You will discuss a problem and explain how to fix it 6. Journal Entries These will be given by the instructor. They will cover various topics. Very similar to IELTS Task 2 questions 7. Vocabulary Quiz A weekly quiz on the target words

9. Introduction with hook & thesis Topic Sentence 1 a. Evidence b. Evidence c. Example Make an Outline: Topic Sentence 2 a. Evidence b. Evidence c. Example Topic Sentence 3 a. Evidence b. Evidence c. Example Conclusion

10. Journal 1 Different Shops Write an essay comparing and contrasting the experience of shopping at two different kinds of stores. Use specific reasons and examples to illustrate the stores' similarities and differences. Use 4 vocabulary words from Chapter 6

11. Journal 2 I want you to write your own IELTS Task 2 type question and answer it. Remember choose a trend or a problem. Then use the format “what are your opinions on this” 250+ words Use 4 vocabulary words from Chapter 6