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All information for exams is included in the lectures.
All information for exams is included in the lectures.
False
The academic expectations are only stated explicitly by lecturers.
The academic expectations are only stated explicitly by lecturers.
False
Students are encouraged to work individually when discussing academic expectations.
Students are encouraged to work individually when discussing academic expectations.
False
Critical thinking encompasses only one particular skill.
Critical thinking encompasses only one particular skill.
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Creating an individual notebook is part of the creation assessment.
Creating an individual notebook is part of the creation assessment.
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There are a total of 100 academic words required in the assessment.
There are a total of 100 academic words required in the assessment.
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The attendance component of the course assessment counts for 10% of the total grade.
The attendance component of the course assessment counts for 10% of the total grade.
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The midterm presentation requires each group to give at least 3 questions to other groups.
The midterm presentation requires each group to give at least 3 questions to other groups.
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The total weight of the evaluation task is 50 out of 100.
The total weight of the evaluation task is 50 out of 100.
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The final exam contributes 50% to the overall course assessment.
The final exam contributes 50% to the overall course assessment.
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Multiple choice and True/False questions will account for 30% of the final exam.
Multiple choice and True/False questions will account for 30% of the final exam.
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Paraphrasing is covered in three parts during the course.
Paraphrasing is covered in three parts during the course.
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Editing and proofreading are covered in week 10 of the course.
Editing and proofreading are covered in week 10 of the course.
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Each presentation group is allowed to have a maximum of 30 slides.
Each presentation group is allowed to have a maximum of 30 slides.
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The vocabulary range and context in presentations account for 50% of the total presentation marks.
The vocabulary range and context in presentations account for 50% of the total presentation marks.
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Students must practice their presentations at least 5 times before recording.
Students must practice their presentations at least 5 times before recording.
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You should read every book in a course’s recommended reading list.
You should read every book in a course’s recommended reading list.
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PowerPoint slides provided by a lecturer are sufficient, so there's no need to take additional notes.
PowerPoint slides provided by a lecturer are sufficient, so there's no need to take additional notes.
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Multiple choice questions only test recall of factual information.
Multiple choice questions only test recall of factual information.
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You can use any available website about your topic to support your arguments in academic writing.
You can use any available website about your topic to support your arguments in academic writing.
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Reading without a clear purpose can lead to ineffective study sessions.
Reading without a clear purpose can lead to ineffective study sessions.
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It is advisable to transcribe lectures word-for-word to reinforce learning.
It is advisable to transcribe lectures word-for-word to reinforce learning.
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Revision is necessary to truly learn from lecture materials.
Revision is necessary to truly learn from lecture materials.
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It is recommended to spend about 8+ hours per course per week in university.
It is recommended to spend about 8+ hours per course per week in university.
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Referencing is unnecessary if you write the idea in your own words.
Referencing is unnecessary if you write the idea in your own words.
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In academic writing, simple and clear language is preferred over complex structures.
In academic writing, simple and clear language is preferred over complex structures.
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In-text references are required when quoting exact words from a source.
In-text references are required when quoting exact words from a source.
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Using statistics from a research study requires in-text referencing.
Using statistics from a research study requires in-text referencing.
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It is permissible to use a website without justification if it seems reliable.
It is permissible to use a website without justification if it seems reliable.
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Common knowledge does not need to be referenced.
Common knowledge does not need to be referenced.
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Combining ideas from various sources with your own is a form of synthesis.
Combining ideas from various sources with your own is a form of synthesis.
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Feedback should only be sought after courses, not during them.
Feedback should only be sought after courses, not during them.
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Study Notes
Course Information
- Course title: Introductory Academic English
- Course code: 210260
- Instructor: Nguyễn Mạnh Cường
- Instructor email: [email protected]
Course Content
- Week 1 (W1): Understanding the course assessment and academic expectations
- Week 2 & 3 (W2 + W3): Presentation skills (individual and group presentations), both in person and online
- Week 4 (W4): Midterm exam includes group presentation, both in person and online
- Week 5 (W5): Academic writing expectations, paraphrasing (active/passive voice), topic analysis
- Week 6 (W6): Writing process management, using synonyms in paraphrasing
- Week 7 (W7) : Critical reading and writing, different forms of word usage in paraphrasing
- Week 8 (W8): Referencing, avoiding plagiarism, relative clauses
- Week 9 (W9): Editing, proofreading; abstract writing/concept mapping
- Week 10 (W10): Practice Academic writing
Assessments
- Attendance (10%): Attendance is 10% of the final grade
- Midterm Exam Group Presentation (30%): A timed group presentation on a food product topic
- Notebook/e-Notebook Evaluation (10%): Individual notebook/e-notebook, minimum of 300 new academic words per 10 weeks, design & organization, and knowledge interest
- Final Exam (50%): 60-minute exam, including rewriting, paraphrasing, short answer, multiple choice and true/false questions
Additional Notes
- Midterm Presentations (Week 5): Group of 5, 15-minute presentation including introduction, process, benefits/risks/applications, and conclusion. Include a maximum of 22 slides. Each group is required to ask 2 questions of other groups, and submit their PowerPoint presentation to the monitor.
- Academic Expectations Quiz: Included among course materials.
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This quiz focuses on essential strategies and expectations for upcoming exams, including academic requirements, grading breakdowns, and presentation guidelines. It is designed to enhance your understanding of course assessments, critical skills, and individual study techniques. Get ready to assess your knowledge of these key academic concepts!
