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The attendance component of the course assessment weighs 30%.
The attendance component of the course assessment weighs 30%.
False
Students will give a group presentation as part of the midterm assessment.
Students will give a group presentation as part of the midterm assessment.
True
Editing and proofreading are covered in Week 9 of the course.
Editing and proofreading are covered in Week 9 of the course.
True
The maximum number of slides allowed for the group presentation is 15.
The maximum number of slides allowed for the group presentation is 15.
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Paraphrasing techniques are practiced over three weeks in the course.
Paraphrasing techniques are practiced over three weeks in the course.
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The final exam constitutes 50% of the overall course assessment.
The final exam constitutes 50% of the overall course assessment.
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There are no requirements for groups to ask questions during the midterm presentations.
There are no requirements for groups to ask questions during the midterm presentations.
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Vocabulary range and context have the highest importance in the presentation marking criteria.
Vocabulary range and context have the highest importance in the presentation marking criteria.
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Explicit academic expectations are those that are not stated by your lecturer.
Explicit academic expectations are those that are not stated by your lecturer.
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Lectures provide all the information needed for exams without the need for additional study.
Lectures provide all the information needed for exams without the need for additional study.
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Critical thinking is considered to be a synthesis of many skills in university academic culture.
Critical thinking is considered to be a synthesis of many skills in university academic culture.
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You should expect academic culture to be arbitrary and not influenced by structure.
You should expect academic culture to be arbitrary and not influenced by structure.
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The academic English course should be taught in either English or Vietnamese, based on the needs of the students.
The academic English course should be taught in either English or Vietnamese, based on the needs of the students.
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The individual notebook task contributes to 50% of the overall evaluation.
The individual notebook task contributes to 50% of the overall evaluation.
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All students should work together in groups during the academic expectations quiz.
All students should work together in groups during the academic expectations quiz.
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A significant portion of the evaluation criteria is based on the design and organization of the notebook.
A significant portion of the evaluation criteria is based on the design and organization of the notebook.
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In academic writing, referencing is required when you rewrite the ideas of a source in your own words.
In academic writing, referencing is required when you rewrite the ideas of a source in your own words.
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The vocabulary for speaking and academic writing is exactly the same.
The vocabulary for speaking and academic writing is exactly the same.
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You do not need to reference information that is common knowledge.
You do not need to reference information that is common knowledge.
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Using statistics from a research study requires an in-text reference.
Using statistics from a research study requires an in-text reference.
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Synthesis in academic writing involves combining your own ideas with those of others.
Synthesis in academic writing involves combining your own ideas with those of others.
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You must reference every single idea, even if it is expressed in your own words.
You must reference every single idea, even if it is expressed in your own words.
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Effective academic writing should demonstrate critical thinking.
Effective academic writing should demonstrate critical thinking.
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Feedback is unnecessary for learning the academic expectations.
Feedback is unnecessary for learning the academic expectations.
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You should read every book in a course’s recommended reading list, even if there are dozens.
You should read every book in a course’s recommended reading list, even if there are dozens.
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Taking additional notes during or after a lecture is unnecessary if PowerPoint slides are provided.
Taking additional notes during or after a lecture is unnecessary if PowerPoint slides are provided.
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Multiple choice questions only test the recall of factual information.
Multiple choice questions only test the recall of factual information.
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To maximize learning from a lecture, it is critical to follow along and understand the structure of the information presented.
To maximize learning from a lecture, it is critical to follow along and understand the structure of the information presented.
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Managing time effectively requires spending at least 8 hours per course in a week.
Managing time effectively requires spending at least 8 hours per course in a week.
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In academic writing, it is acceptable to use any available website to support arguments.
In academic writing, it is acceptable to use any available website to support arguments.
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You should always read with a clear purpose to guide your reading.
You should always read with a clear purpose to guide your reading.
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Revising notes involves converting them from one format to another for better retention.
Revising notes involves converting them from one format to another for better retention.
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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): Course introduction and assessment, academic expectations quiz.
- Weeks 2 & 3 (W2+W3): Presentation skills, individual and group presentations, midterm exam (both group and individual components).
- Week 4 (W4): Academic writing expectations, paraphrasing (active/passive voice), topic analysis.
- Week 5 (W5): Identifying and analyzing genres and topics.
- Week 6 (W6): Structuring essays, planning, managing writing process, paraphrasing using synonyms.
- Week 7 (W7): Critical reading and writing, paraphrasing using forms of words.
- Week 8 (W8): Referencing correctly and avoiding plagiarism, relative clauses.
- Week 9 (W9): Editing, proofreading, abstract writing, concept mapping.
- Week 10 (W10): Practice academic writing.
Assessments
- Attendance: 10%
- Midterm Group Presentation: 30%
- Notebook/e-Notebook Evaluation: 10%
- Final Exam: 50%
Midterm Group Presentation
- Topic: Food products
- Duration: 15 minutes
- Slides: Maximum 22
- Content: Introduction, process, benefits/risks/applications, conclusion
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Evaluation Criteria:
- Structure (20%)
- Vocabulary & Context (30%)
- Pronunciation & Influence (40%)
- Creation (10%)
- Submission: PPT file to the monitor, submitted to lecturer before the exam date.
Notebook/e-Notebook Evaluation
- Weight: 10/100
- Description: Individual notebook/e-notebook
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Criteria:
- 300 new academic words (30 words/week x 10 weeks) - 50%
- Design/Organization -20%
- Interesting/Useful Knowledge - 30%
Final Exam
- Weight: 50/100
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Question Types: Rewrite/paraphrasing/small task, multiple choice, true/false
- Coverage: Class knowledge (~30 questions)
Additional Information
- Academic Expectations Quiz: Separate quiz on course expectations
- In-text References: Required when quoting, paraphrasing, or using information from external sources, but not for common knowledge.
- Reading: Focus on purpose, and relevant reading materials, not everything.
- Lectures: Lectures provide an outline, students need to take notes and synthesize information independently.
- MCQs: Assess factual, conceptual, and procedural knowledge.
- Time Management: Aim for 8+ hours of study weekly per course (university workload).
- Referencing: Use reliable sources, and justify the use of resources.
- Discussion: Questions are included in the course to spark discussion in class.
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Test your knowledge on the essential skills and expectations covered in the Introductory Academic English course. This quiz assesses your understanding of presentation skills, academic writing, critical reading, and more. Perfect for students looking to strengthen their academic English abilities.
